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【公共英語學(xué)習(xí)網(wǎng)站】 What causes it?As a rule,you're either trying to force something into your life,or you're using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out.You can be wanting to connect with another person,and small talk is your introduction to more meaningful conversation.The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to be at the time.Take the elevator,for instance.Now there's prime territory.Nobody knows anyone and there's no reason to start a conversation,but invariably,someone does.Making conversation in such peaceful social settings,according to Oliver,“can confirm your territory.It's a way of feeling liked and accepted.”The topics of small talk don't matter.In fact,you don't want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic.It's non-threatening talk in a threatening situation.However,the rules change quickly when you're with lots of people doing lots of talking.Let's say you're at a party.