Evening Quote by Sandi Toksvig

“It’s not that there’s no small talk, observes Strickland, the leader of the gathering. It’s that it comes not at the beginning of conversations…

— Susan Cain

It's not that there is no small talk...It's that it comes not at the beginning of conversations but at the end...Sensitive people...'enjoy small talk…

— Susan Cain

“In most settings, people use small talk as a way of relaxing into a new relationship, and only once they’re comfortable do they connect…

— Susan Cain

I'm not a good small talker. I'm not into small talk, frankly.

— Mohamed ElBaradei

Normally, small talk is enough for me to form an opinion of someone. I make quick judgments, often completely wrong, and then stick by…

— Alex Garland

One small conversation could make a huge difference

— Ritu Ghatourey

“How do you minimize the awkwardness in that moment? What are some of the conversations starters you've used to open, encourage, and support enjoyable…

— Susan C. Young

I am not good at small talk. I will hide in a cupboard to avoid chitty-chat.

— Caitlin Moran

I'm not great at small talk.

— Courteney Cox

Meeting Helen Mirren was a fabulous experience. I had played it out in my mind, how I should greet her when we would be…

— Om Puri

I'm not good at small talk. I'm really not. I'm not that great at any talk.

— Paul Rudd

I find small talk exhausting, and I don't like myself when I'm around people.

— Jack Thorne