【小题1】

Have you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace question? Perhaps you've stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the person next to you and ask about the weather.

This is small talk, it's actually a big part of daily life.

"Small talk may seem unimportant, but it's a natural way for people to connect. It may seem like a waste of time.

【小题2】Big relationships are built on small talk," Lindy Pegler, who has a master's degree in psychology, wrote on Medium.

【小题3】Often, we find ourselves making small talk with the same people on a regular basis. Coming up with small conversations is the foundation of these relationships.

The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole.【小题4】It can be as simple as complimenting（称赞）one's shirt, asking about their day or commenting on the traffic.

Who knows where this can lead?【小题5】You might find someone who has a common interest, or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close friend. There is one thing for sure: Making small talk can brighten our day—even if it's just a nice comment or a thoughtful question.

So the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus or checking your watch while you wait in a line, take the opportunity to look up and talk to someone around you. After all, it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.