关于small talk的问题!最近老师上课讲了small talk，到底什么是small talk？比如small talk中常见的主题，来源，为什么外国人喜欢用这种方式，以及用处等等，越多越好，

关于small talk的问题!最近老师上课讲了small talk，到底什么是small talk？比如small talk中常见的主题，来源，为什么外国人喜欢用这种方式，以及用处等等，越多越好，
关于small talk的问题!
最近老师上课讲了small talk，到底什么是small talk？比如small talk中常见的主题，来源，为什么外国人喜欢用这种方式，以及用处等等，越多越好，

关于small talk的问题!最近老师上课讲了small talk，到底什么是small talk？比如small talk中常见的主题，来源，为什么外国人喜欢用这种方式，以及用处等等，越多越好，
1.【词组解释】
闲谈;聊家常
2.【文化习俗】
Small Talk:就是light chit chat,可以理解为闲聊.在工作场所,Small Talk不仅可以打破见面时的冷场、避免尴尬,而且是用来构建Rapport (和谐同事关系)的重要工具.
　　应该说,Small Talk的话题非常广泛.当天的天气和交通是随手拈来的话题;各地新闻、比赛结果也可以拿来小小地评论一下;如果有心,你会知道同事们的爱好,在学习、生活方面有没有困难,关心一下也是很好的话题.至于旅游度假的见闻,更是相当好的Small Talk话题.有时,甚至学习中的压力和困境,拿来消遣一下也无妨,或许你会得到意想不到的建议和帮助.
　　Small Talk可以用在生活的方方面面.譬如在等公共汽车时,在购物时,遇到邻居时,都是Small Talk的良机.从这个角度来说,Small Talk也是构建和谐社会的一个重要工具.
　　Small Talk一般是由身体语言开始的.相遇时双眼对视以及友好的微笑暗示着可以Small Talk.Small Talk大致可以分为五个主要步骤:问候,引入话题,扩展话题,发出结束信号,再见.刚开始时,可以从简单的自己熟悉的话题开始,再慢慢试试其他话题
3.【其他】
口语中有一句“cut the small talk”是就废话少说,言归正传的意思.
4.【英文资料】
【WHAT do people make small talk about?】
There are certain "safe" topics that people usually make small talk about.The weather is probably the number one thing that people who do not know each other well discuss.Sometimes even friends and family members discuss the weather when they meet or start a conversation.Another topic that is generally safe is current events.As long as you are not discussing a controversial issue,such as a recent law concerning equal rights,it is usually safe to discuss the news.Sports news is a very common topic,especially if a local team or player is in a tournament or play-off or doing extremely well or badly.Entertainment news,such as a celebrity who is in town,is another good topic.If there is something that you and the other speaker has in common,that may also be acceptable to talk about.For example,if the bus is extremely full and there are no seats available you might talk about reasons why.Similarly,people in an office might casually discuss the new paint or furniture.There are also some subjects that are not considered acceptable when making small talk.Discussing personal information such as salaries or a recent divorce is not done between people who do not know each other well.Compliments on clothing or hair are acceptable; however,you should never say something (good or bad) about a person's body.Negative comments about another person not involved in the conversation are also not acceptable:when you do not know a person well you cannot be sure who their friends are.You do not talk about private issues either,because you do not know if you can trust the other person with your secrets or personal information.Also,it is not safe to discuss subjects that society deems controversial such as religion or politics.Lastly,it is not wise to continue talking about an issue that the other person does not seem comfortable with or interested in.
【WHY do people make small talk?】
There are a few different reasons why people use small talk.The first,and most obvious,is to break an uncomfortable silence.Another reason,however,is simply to fill time.That is why it is so common to make small talk when you are waiting for something.Some people make small talk in order to be polite.You may not feel like chatting with anyone at a party,but it is rude to just sit in a corner by yourself.After someone introduces you to another person,you do not know anything about them,so in order to show a polite interest in getting to know them better,you have to start with some small talk.

闲聊，就象国人所说的八卦，主题可以无所不包。