I'm often not brave enough myself but I appreciate when someone does this. I immediately feel more recognized and these conversations feel more genuine. Conver

I'm often not brave enough myself but I appreciate when someone does this. I immediately feel more recognized and these conversations feel more genuine. Conversations about stuff people actually care about are much easier to keep interesting, whereas making small-talk interesting is a skill in itself (which I don't have). It should come with a package of open mindedness and preferably humor too to create a comfortable atmosphere.