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People make small talk just about anywhere, but there are certain places where it is very common. Most often, small talk occurs in places where people are waiting for something. For example:• while waiting for the bus to arrive.•in a doctor's or dentist's waiting room.•in queues.

Social events (such as a party) require small talk among guests who do not know each other very well.

The most common time for small talk to occur is the first time you see or meet someone on a given day.

There are a few different reasons why people use small talk.

Break an uncomfortable silence. Fill time when you are waiting for

something. Be polite.

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Discuss the following questions1. It is common to use small talk when you are waiting in a long line-up.TrueFalse

2. Religion is a "safe" topic when making small talk.TrueFalse

3. It is inappropriate to make small talk with your mailman.TrueFalse

4. Sport is not a safe topic when making small talk.TrueFalse

5. One should never compliment another person's clothes in order to make small talk.TrueFalse

6. Politics is a controversial subject according to society.TrueFalse

7.  It is common to discuss the weather in an elevator.TrueFalse

8. One reason people use small talk is to eliminate an uncomfortable silence.TrueFalse

Work in pairs. Imagine you meet a person at a party / elevator / bus stop. What would you talk about?