题目内容：

    In many cultures, small talk is a big deal. Although it may seem like a pointless conversation to pass the time or avoid awkward silence, 1.

According to US inspirational speaker Melissa Wadsworth, “Small talk is about tapping into possibilities.” Having good small talk skills is the best way to meet new people, which can lead to friendships, jobs, or other goals. 2. It makes you consider what another person feels or thinks. These advantages can do us good.

If small talk is so important, how do you do it? What's the best way to break the ice and start talking to people? Well, some of the most common topics include the weather, hobbies, work, family and travel. 3.

4. For example, you can talk to your schoolmates about your classes or that teacher who drives everyone crazy. If you're at a party, you might comment on the snacks, music, or the number of people there. If you're lucky, you might have a friend introducing you to others fist to help you start a conversation.

5. But that's OK! Everyone has this problem when he/ she meets new people. Wadsworth has the best advice for this: approach the conversation excited about the friendship, the good laugh, the fascinating story, the job opportunity, the date, the joy.

A. Sometimes, it seems a bit difficult to start a conversation with a stranger.

B. More importantly, small talk is the first step for bonding with other people.

C. it is very important for communicating and bonding with others.

D. Another way to start small talk is to comment on your surroundings.

E. Besides, small talk can improve brainpower by encouraging empathy (共鸣).

F. it is a waste of time and energy to talk with others.

G. They are great for small talk because it is easy for people to talk about them.