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Small Talk in America Many Americans find silence uncomfortable during a buffet(自助餐) or a formal dinner.So in the States there is a

widespread practice of making “small talk” in certain social situations. Small talk deals with various topics superficially(表面地)，simply for the sake of keeping a conversation going.The topics might include the weather，sports，college courses，clothing，food，etc.Small talk is especially useful at social gatherings when you meet someone for the first time，or when polite conversation is expected but no serious discussion is desired.