The Magnitude of Small Talk

Does small talk bore you? Does it interest you? Do you rock at small talk? Do you run away anytime you see it coming? In my ten minute talk, I discuss my experiences with small talk and how I transformed from a small-talk... [ view full abstract ]

Does small talk bore you? Does it interest you? Do you rock at small talk? Do you run away anytime you see it coming? In my ten minute talk, I discuss my experiences with small talk and how I transformed from a small-talk enthusiast, to a small-talk opponent, and back again. I talk about what I've learned about how small talk affects our community and what we can do to make it worthwhile.