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Society & Relationships ·Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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What do you think about small talk?

"“How’s the weather treating you?” — This is considered a quintessential topic in the UK due to the country’s variable weather. It’s a topic that can easily lead to further conversation or simply serve as a brief, casual exchange between friends, colleagues, or even strangers."

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33%
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It’s both.

“It's a necessary chore. I do it because I have to, and it drains me”

“I'm bad at it. I never know what to say or how to end it”

All answers

It's a necessary chore. I do it because I have to, and it drains me
33%
I'm bad at it. I never know what to say or how to end it
33%
It depends on the person. Easy with some, painful with others
22%
I avoid it. I can do it, but I'd rather skip straight to something real
11%
I enjoy it. Chatting with strangers is one of life's small pleasures
0%

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Country

% chose top answer

🇧🇬Bulgaria100%🇭🇷Croatia60%🇳🇱Netherlands100%

Croatia is most divided — 60% “I'm bad at it. I never know what to say or how to end it” vs 20% “It depends on the person. Easy with some, painful with others”.

Age

100%
75%
25%
100%

Gender

67%
33%
60%
40%

Man is most divided — 60% “I'm bad at it. I never know what to say or how to end it” vs 40% “It's a necessary chore. I do it because I have to, and it drains me”.

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