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Acknowledge the Shared Environment for Good Small Talk
Good small talk is about acknowledging the shared environment both individuals are experiencing. It's why weather is a popular small talk topic, as it's something universal. By starting a conversation based on the environment, like talking about rain in an elevator, people can potentially build relationships through simple interactions. The decline in this type of small talk is attributed to our ability to easily connect with familiar people through technology, making us less inclined to engage with new individuals and share new experiences.
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