The skill of being able to engage in small talk seems relevant here, as well as the modern view that small talk is a waste of time. I mean, I agree. I'm not a f

The skill of being able to engage in small talk seems relevant here, as well as the modern view that small talk is a waste of time. I mean, I agree. I'm not a fan of small talk, but I clearly recognize that it's impacted my ability to engage in low stake conversation about banal things that are to some degree important for day-to-day grooming of social contacts.