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* ''Literature/VillainessLevel99'': Due to her having NoSocialSkills, she cannot handle small talk that does not interest her. She only gets through small-talk sessions by using scripted responses which allow the person she's talking with to talk even more.
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* Rita Vrataski in ''Film/EdgeOfTomorrow'', ostensibly because she prefers to remain focused on the job, but actually because getting to know someone is a step towards liking them, making their inevitable death all the more painful. And as she used to be stuck in a GroundhogDayLoop, this meant being ForcedToWatch their death over and over. This makes her a {{Foil}} to William Cage who as a former PR man knows the importance of getting to know people, despite the fact that he's now experiencing the same time loop.
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* Rita Vrataski in ''Film/EdgeOfTomorrow'', ostensibly because she prefers to remain focused on the job, but actually because getting to know someone is a step towards liking them, making their inevitable death all the more painful. And as she used to be stuck in a GroundhogDayLoop, this meant being ForcedToWatch their death over and over. This makes her a {{Foil}} to William Cage who as a former PR man knows the importance of getting to know people, despite the fact that he's now experiencing the same time loop. At the midpoint of the film, Cage discovers that [[MultipleChoicePast every single time she told him anything personal in previous loops was misinformation]] just to make him shut up.
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* Garnet from ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' normally responds to small talk by glaring silently until they go away.
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* Rita Vrataski in ''EdgeOfTomorrow'', ''Film/EdgeOfTomorrow'', ostensibly because she prefers to remain focused on the job, but actually because getting to know someone is a step towards liking them, making their inevitable death all the more painful. And as she used to be stuck in a GroundhogDayLoop, this meant being ForcedToWatch their death over and over. This makes her a {{Foil}} to William Cage who as a former PR man knows the importance of getting to know people, despite the fact that he's now experiencing the same time loop.
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* ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'': Inverted at Marco's dad's (re)marriage, where Ax making awkward, stilted small talk is treated with amusement, [[TheSpock because he rehearsed it.]]
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* The conservative blogger Matt Walsh has mentioned his hatred of small talk in several of his posts and podcasts.
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-->'''Walsh:''' [[http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/09/11/im-an-introvert-and-i-dont-need-to-come-out-of-my-shell I hate small talk. I hate it with a blinding passion. Small talk exists simply to cannibalize silence (...)]]
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* Anton Chigurh's EstablishingCharacterMoment in ''Film/NoCountryForOldMen'' is several minutes long and leaves several men dead (including some poor deputy), but the time it becomes more tense is when he stops at a gas station to refuel his car and grab some cashews as a snack, and the owner tries to do some small talk, which leads to Anton intimidating him into playing a coin toss game. The man never finds out, but had he lost, Anton would have murdered him right then and there [[EvilIsPetty just for the crime of annoying him with said attempt at small talk]] (and probably because he became the owner by marrying the previous owner's daughter).
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* Anton Chigurh's EstablishingCharacterMoment in ''Film/NoCountryForOldMen'' is several minutes long and leaves several men dead (including some poor deputy), but the time it becomes more tense is when he stops at a gas station to refuel his car and grab some cashews as a snack, and the owner tries to do some small talk, which leads to Anton intimidating him into playing a coin toss game. The man never finds out, but had he lost, Anton would have murdered him right then and there [[DisproportionateRetribution just for the crime]] [[EvilIsPetty of annoying him with said attempt at small talk]] (and probably because he became the owner by marrying the previous owner's daughter).
* ''Film/{{Tenet}}''. When Barbara meets the Protagonist, she says they should avoid small talk so they'll know as little as possible about each other for security reasons.
* ''Film/{{Tenet}}''. When Barbara meets the Protagonist, she says they should avoid small talk so they'll know as little as possible about each other for security reasons.
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* Anton Chigurh's EstablishingCharacterMoment in ''Film/NoCountryForOldMen'' is several minutes long and leaves several men dead (including some poor deputy), but the time it becomes more tense is when he stops at a gas station to refuel his car and grab some cashews as a snack, and the owner tries to do some small talk, which leads to Anton intimidating him into playing a coin toss game. The man never finds out, but had he lost, Anton would have murdered him right then and there [[DisproportionateRetribution just for the crime]] [[EvilIsPetty of annoying him with said attempt at small talk]] (and probably because he became the owner by marrying the previous owner's daughter).
* ''Film/{{Tenet}}''.''Film/{{Tenet}}'': When Barbara meets the Protagonist, she says they should avoid small talk so they'll know as little as possible about each other for security reasons.
* ''Film/{{Tenet}}''.
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* ''{{Literature/Animorphs}}'': Inverted at Marco's dad's (re)marriage, where Ax making awkward, stilted small talk is treated with amusement, [[TheSpock because he rehearsed it.]]
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* ''Literature/AFrozenHeart'': In this tie-in novel to ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', [[spoiler:Prince Hans' father, the King of the Southern Isles, hated idle banter and oftentimes got annoyed at Hans' attempts to make conversation with him, frequently rebuking him for not "getting straight to the point" any time he deemed his youngest son had overstayed too long in his presence and ordered him to get out. It's done deliberately by the king so he can focus on more important things than Hans pointlessly ranting about his brothers bullying him, and so, he contemptuously dismissed Hans as a weakling for not fighting back.]]
* ''Literature/{{RCN}}'': [[BadassBookworm Adlele Mundy]] has no patience for conversation that does not convey data, and prefers to get her data electronically without any conversation at all.
* One of the ''many'' interpretations and theories around Anton Chigurh from ''Literature/NoCountryForOldMen'' is that he despises small talk because it's, essentially, purposeless. In one scene of the book and film, he bullies and almost kills a man for trying to make conversation with him, only stopping because he won a coin toss.
* ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'': ''Literature/TestOfMetal'' contains this exchange:
-->His voice faded to a gurgle as the dragon leaned on his chest hard enough to spring a couple of his ribs. "Banter," said Nicol Bolas, "gets on my nerves."
* Aya of ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'' hates small talk and couldn't do it either. This is the reason for her FriendlessBackground.
* ''Literature/{{RCN}}'': [[BadassBookworm Adlele Mundy]] has no patience for conversation that does not convey data, and prefers to get her data electronically without any conversation at all.
* One of the ''many'' interpretations and theories around Anton Chigurh from ''Literature/NoCountryForOldMen'' is that he despises small talk because it's, essentially, purposeless. In one scene of the book and film, he bullies and almost kills a man for trying to make conversation with him, only stopping because he won a coin toss.
* ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'': ''Literature/TestOfMetal'' contains this exchange:
-->His voice faded to a gurgle as the dragon leaned on his chest hard enough to spring a couple of his ribs. "Banter," said Nicol Bolas, "gets on my nerves."
* Aya of ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'' hates small talk and couldn't do it either. This is the reason for her FriendlessBackground.
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* In ''Literature/{{Blindsight}}'' an alien civilization cannot comprehend the concept of communication that isn't intended to transmit useful data, [[spoiler:technically they're not even sentient, and they assume sentience is a disease and attempt to "contain" it.]]
* Played with in ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''. Hornblower, though shy, is inclined to be chatty to the point he doesn't trust himself to allow himself ''any'' unnecessary conversation with his officers. Instead he maintains a strict reserve and generally confines his remarks to an ambiguous "Ha, h'm," which certainly gives him the reputation for hating small talk.
* In ''Literature/TheSpeedOfDark'', Lou and his autistic coworkers enjoy each other's company partly because they only have to talk when they have something to say.
* Played with in ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''. Hornblower, though shy, is inclined to be chatty to the point he doesn't trust himself to allow himself ''any'' unnecessary conversation with his officers. Instead he maintains a strict reserve and generally confines his remarks to an ambiguous "Ha, h'm," which certainly gives him the reputation for hating small talk.
* In ''Literature/TheSpeedOfDark'', Lou and his autistic coworkers enjoy each other's company partly because they only have to talk when they have something to say.
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* In ''Literature/{{Blindsight}}'' ''Literature/{{Blindsight}}'', an alien civilization cannot comprehend the concept of communication that isn't intended to transmit useful data, [[spoiler:technically they're [[spoiler:They're technically not even sentient, and they assume sentience is a disease and attempt to "contain" it.]]
*Played with in ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''. Hornblower, though shy, is inclined to be chatty to ''Literature/AFrozenHeart'': [[spoiler:Prince Hans' father, the point he doesn't trust himself King of the Southern Isles, hated idle banter and oftentimes got annoyed at Hans' attempts to allow himself ''any'' unnecessary make conversation with him, frequently rebuking him for not "getting straight to the point" any time he deemed his officers. Instead he maintains a strict reserve youngest son had overstayed too long in his presence and generally confines ordered him to get out. It's done deliberately by the king so he can focus on more important things than Hans pointlessly ranting about his remarks to an ambiguous "Ha, h'm," which certainly gives him the reputation brothers bullying him, and so, he contemptuously dismissed Hans as a weakling for hating small talk.
* In ''Literature/TheSpeedOfDark'', Lou and his autistic coworkers enjoy each other's company partly because they only have to talk when they have something to say.not fighting back.]]
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* In ''Literature/TheSpeedOfDark'', Lou and his autistic coworkers enjoy each other's company partly because they only have to talk when they have something to say.
* Played with in ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''. Hornblower, though shy, is inclined to be chatty to the point he doesn't trust himself to allow himself ''any'' unnecessary conversation with his officers. Instead, he maintains a strict reserve and generally confines his remarks to an ambiguous "Ha, h'm," which certainly gives him the reputation for hating small talk.
* One of the ''many'' interpretations and theories around Anton Chigurh from ''Literature/NoCountryForOldMen'' is that he despises small talk because it's, essentially, purposeless. In one scene of the book and film, he bullies and almost kills a man for trying to make conversation with him, only stopping because he won a coin toss.
* ''Literature/{{RCN}}'': [[BadassBookworm Adlele Mundy]] has no patience for conversation that does not convey data, and prefers to get her data electronically without any conversation at all.
* In ''Literature/TheSpeedOfDark'', Lou and his autistic coworkers enjoy each other's company partly because they only have to talk when they have something to say.
* Aya of ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'' hates small talk and couldn't do it either. This is the reason for her FriendlessBackground.
* ''Literature/TestOfMetal'' contains this exchange:
-->His voice faded to a gurgle as the dragon leaned on his chest hard enough to spring a couple of his ribs. "Banter," said Nicol Bolas, "gets on my nerves."
* ''Literature/{{RCN}}'': [[BadassBookworm Adlele Mundy]] has no patience for conversation that does not convey data, and prefers to get her data electronically without any conversation at all.
* In ''Literature/TheSpeedOfDark'', Lou and his autistic coworkers enjoy each other's company partly because they only have to talk when they have something to say.
* Aya of ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'' hates small talk and couldn't do it either. This is the reason for her FriendlessBackground.
* ''Literature/TestOfMetal'' contains this exchange:
-->His voice faded to a gurgle as the dragon leaned on his chest hard enough to spring a couple of his ribs. "Banter," said Nicol Bolas, "gets on my nerves."
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* Veronica from ''Series/BetterOffTed''.
-->'''Veronica:''' How are you?\\
'''Ted:''' I'm fine. Why?\\
'''Veronica:''' I was just seeing what small talk might look like.\\
'''Ted:''' Oh, well, usually, you...\\
'''Veronica:''' Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day.
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* From the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise:
** Both Worf and Odo hate small talk. Inevitably this leads to a conversation in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' where they make small talk ...about how they hate small talk.
** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is not a big fan of small talk. In fact, when Data attempted to make small talk with him, he directed the android to keep an eye on someone who was notorious for being big on small talk. Data follows that order and the rest of the crew look in amazement as the resulting conversation rapidly shrinks to microscopic proportions.
--->'''Riker:''' I have to admit, it has a sort of strange fascination. How long can two people talk about ''nothing?''
** In ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Tuvok once remarked that "Vulcans do not make small talk." However, under orders, he does briefly make small talk with a hologram of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci in "Concerning Flight".
** Similarly, on ''Voyager'', when Captain Janeway first activated The Doctor and commented on his lack of personality, he stated that he was programmed to perform medicine as efficiently as possible and small talk would only compromise his performance. Later, however, as part of his growth to exceed his programming, he learned the art of small talk in order to better relate to his patients and tried to teach it to Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, as well.
** In the Voyager episode "Someone to Watch Over Me", [[PygmalionPlot The Doctor tries to teach Seven of Nine about romance and dating]], with this exchange occurring:
--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.\\
'''Seven:''' I dislike irrelevant conversations.
** Having been raised by Vulcans, Michael Burnham from ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' is not at all good with small talk. This becomes a slight problem when she and Ash Tyler (the guy she likes) are at a party together.
* The "Vocational Guidance Counsellor" sketch from ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'' has this exchange between Palin and Cleese (no prizes for guessing who plays what):
-->'''Counsellor''': Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down. \\
'''Mr. Anchovy''': Thank you. Take the weight off the feet, eh? Lovely weather for the time of year I must say! \\
'''Counsellor''': Enough of this gay banter.
** Both Worf and Odo hate small talk. Inevitably this leads to a conversation in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' where they make small talk ...about how they hate small talk.
** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is not a big fan of small talk. In fact, when Data attempted to make small talk with him, he directed the android to keep an eye on someone who was notorious for being big on small talk. Data follows that order and the rest of the crew look in amazement as the resulting conversation rapidly shrinks to microscopic proportions.
--->'''Riker:''' I have to admit, it has a sort of strange fascination. How long can two people talk about ''nothing?''
** In ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Tuvok once remarked that "Vulcans do not make small talk." However, under orders, he does briefly make small talk with a hologram of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci in "Concerning Flight".
** Similarly, on ''Voyager'', when Captain Janeway first activated The Doctor and commented on his lack of personality, he stated that he was programmed to perform medicine as efficiently as possible and small talk would only compromise his performance. Later, however, as part of his growth to exceed his programming, he learned the art of small talk in order to better relate to his patients and tried to teach it to Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, as well.
** In the Voyager episode "Someone to Watch Over Me", [[PygmalionPlot The Doctor tries to teach Seven of Nine about romance and dating]], with this exchange occurring:
--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.\\
'''Seven:''' I dislike irrelevant conversations.
** Having been raised by Vulcans, Michael Burnham from ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' is not at all good with small talk. This becomes a slight problem when she and Ash Tyler (the guy she likes) are at a party together.
* The "Vocational Guidance Counsellor" sketch from ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'' has this exchange between Palin and Cleese (no prizes for guessing who plays what):
-->'''Counsellor''': Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down. \\
'''Mr. Anchovy''': Thank you. Take the weight off the feet, eh? Lovely weather for the time of year I must say! \\
'''Counsellor''': Enough of this gay banter.
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* From In ''Series/{{Bones}}'', one of the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise:
** Both Worfregularly repeating crew of interns is constantly frustrated by the amount of time the main characters spend discussing their personal lives and Odo dramas, so much so that "Can we talk about the job, please" is basically his catchphrase. [[RuleOfFunny Of course]], on the rare occasions when ''he'' talks about his personal life, everyone else [[HypocriticalHumor expresses shock at how unprofessional he's being]].
* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
** [[TheStoic Captain Holt]] hates small talk, but he volunteers himself to greet people at a fake funeral because the squad are looking for a suspect. PlayedForLaughs.
--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate smalltalk. Inevitably this leads to a conversation in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' where they make small talk ...about how they hate small talk.
** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is not a big fan of small talk. In fact, when Data attempted to make small talk with him, he directed the android to keep an eye on someone who was notorious for being big on small talk. Data follows that order and the rest of the crew look in amazement as the resulting conversation rapidly shrinks to microscopic proportions.
--->'''Riker:''' I have to admit, it has a sort of strange fascination. How long can two people talk about ''nothing?''
** In ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Tuvok once remarked that "Vulcans do not make smalltalk." However, under orders, he does briefly make small talk with a hologram of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci in "Concerning Flight".
** Similarly, on ''Voyager'', when Captain Janeway first activated The Doctor and commented on his lack of personality, he stated that he was programmed to perform medicine as efficiently as possible and small talk would only compromise his performance. Later, however, as part of his growth to exceed his programming, he learned the art of small talk in order to better relate to his patients and tried to teach it to Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, as well.
** In the Voyager episode "Someone to Watch Over Me", [[PygmalionPlot The Doctor tries to teach Seven of Nine about romance and dating]], with this exchange occurring:
--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.\\
'''Seven:''' '''Captain Holt:''' No, I dislike irrelevant conversations.
can turn it on when it's called for. ''The Bachelor'' is a television show, hmm? Creator/AndreAgassi's at it again. I, too, avoid gluten.
**Having been raised by Vulcans, Michael Burnham from ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' is In the early seasons, [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Rosa Diaz]] not at all good with only doesn't like small talk. This becomes a slight problem when she talk, but doesn't like revealing any details about her life whatsoever.
--->'''Rosa:''' We only have to fill eight minutes.\\
'''Holt:''' Sure, but think about it as 480 seconds andAsh Tyler (the guy she likes) are at a party together.
* The "Vocational Guidance Counsellor" sketch from ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'' has this exchange between Palin and Cleese (no prizes for guessing who plays what):
-->'''Counsellor''': Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down.you'll see why I'm concerned.\\
'''Mr. Anchovy''': Thank you. Take the weight off the feet, eh? Lovely weather for the time of year I must say! \\
'''Counsellor''': Enough of this gay banter.'''Rosa:''' Oh, my God.
** Both Worf
* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
** [[TheStoic Captain Holt]] hates small talk, but he volunteers himself to greet people at a fake funeral because the squad are looking for a suspect. PlayedForLaughs.
--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate small
** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is not a big fan of small talk. In fact, when Data attempted to make small talk with him, he directed the android to keep an eye on someone who was notorious for being big on small talk. Data follows that order and the rest of the crew look in amazement as the resulting conversation rapidly shrinks to microscopic proportions.
--->'''Riker:''' I have to admit, it has a sort of strange fascination. How long can two people talk about ''nothing?''
** In ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Tuvok once remarked that "Vulcans do not make small
** Similarly, on ''Voyager'', when Captain Janeway first activated The Doctor and commented on his lack of personality, he stated that he was programmed to perform medicine as efficiently as possible and small talk would only compromise his performance. Later, however, as part of his growth to exceed his programming, he learned the art of small talk in order to better relate to his patients and tried to teach it to Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, as well.
** In the Voyager episode "Someone to Watch Over Me", [[PygmalionPlot The Doctor tries to teach Seven of Nine about romance and dating]], with this exchange occurring:
--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.
**
--->'''Rosa:''' We only have to fill eight minutes.\\
'''Holt:''' Sure, but think about it as 480 seconds and
* The "Vocational Guidance Counsellor" sketch from ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'' has this exchange between Palin and Cleese (no prizes for guessing who plays what):
-->'''Counsellor''': Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down.
'''Counsellor''': Enough of this gay banter.
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--> '''Lyanna:''' I think we've had enough small talk. Why are you here?
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* In the crime-lab show ''Series/{{Bones}}'', one of the regularly-repeating crew of interns is constantly frustrated by the amount of time the main characters spend discussing their personal lives and dramas, so much so that "can we talk about the job, please" is basically his catchphrase. [[RuleOfFunny Of course]], on the rare occasions when ''he'' talks about his personal life, everyone else [[HypocriticalHumor expresses shock at how unprofessional he's being.]]
* From ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' where she meets Aaron's parents:
-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\\
'''Aaron's Dad:''' Then he obviously didn't tell you I hate small talk.
* Sam Puckett from ''Series/{{iCarly}}'', especially when it comes to guys and dating. She'd rather they not talk to her and pay for dinner... or even just give her the money and stay out of her life.
* From ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' where she meets Aaron's parents:
-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\\
'''Aaron's Dad:''' Then he obviously didn't tell you I hate small talk.
* Sam Puckett from ''Series/{{iCarly}}'', especially when it comes to guys and dating. She'd rather they not talk to her and pay for dinner... or even just give her the money and stay out of her life.
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* In the crime-lab show ''Series/{{Bones}}'', one of the regularly-repeating crew of interns is constantly frustrated by the amount of time the main characters spend discussing their personal lives and dramas, so much so that "can we Jess from ''Series/GilmoreGirls'' hates small talk about the job, please" is basically his catchphrase. [[RuleOfFunny Of course]], on the rare occasions when ''he'' talks about his personal life, mostly because he'd rather be in a quiet corner somewhere reading and because everyone else [[HypocriticalHumor expresses shock at how unprofessional he's being.]]
* From ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' where she meets Aaron's parents:
-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\\
'''Aaron's Dad:''' Then he obviously didn't tell you I hate small talk.
in Stars Hollow likes to be in each other's business. This is apparently a negative with some folks, especially Lorelai.
* Sam Puckett from''Series/{{iCarly}}'', ''Series/ICarly'', especially when it comes to guys and dating. She'd rather they not talk to her and pay for dinner... or even just give her the money and stay out of her life.life.
* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers]].
-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always been bad at small talk. I'm used to just [[CompellingVoice saying things and they happen]]. ''[chuckles]'' Spoils you.\\
'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\\
'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
* Over the years, Series/JudgeJudy has had quite a few litigants try to ingratiate themselves to her with bits of friendly conversation, and she's made it clear that this cuts zero ice with her.
-->'''Defendant:''' ''[grinning]'' How are you doing this morning?\\
'''JJ:''' ''[curtly]'' I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.
* From ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' where she meets Aaron's parents:
-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\\
'''Aaron's Dad:''' Then he obviously didn't tell you I hate small talk.
* Sam Puckett from
* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers]].
-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always been bad at small talk. I'm used to just [[CompellingVoice saying things and they happen]]. ''[chuckles]'' Spoils you.\\
'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\\
'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
* Over the years, Series/JudgeJudy has had quite a few litigants try to ingratiate themselves to her with bits of friendly conversation, and she's made it clear that this cuts zero ice with her.
-->'''Defendant:''' ''[grinning]'' How are you doing this morning?\\
'''JJ:''' ''[curtly]'' I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.
* The "Vocational Guidance Counsellor" sketch from ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'' has this exchange between Palin and Cleese (no prizes for guessing who plays what):
-->'''Counsellor:''' Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down. \\
'''Mr. Anchovy:''' Thank you. Take the weight off the feet, eh? Lovely weather for the time of year, I must say! \\
'''Counsellor:''' Enough of this gay banter.
-->'''Counsellor:''' Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down. \\
'''Mr. Anchovy:''' Thank you. Take the weight off the feet, eh? Lovely weather for the time of year, I must say! \\
'''Counsellor:''' Enough of this gay banter.
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-->'''Brackenreid:''' So Murdoch, how's married life treating you? All well at the hotel?\\
to:
-->'''Brackenreid:''' So So, Murdoch, how's married life treating you? All well at the hotel?\\
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* Veronica from ''Series/BetterOffTed''.
-->'''Veronica:''' How are you?\\
'''Ted:''' I'm fine. Why?\\
'''Veronica:''' I was just seeing what small talk might look like.\\
'''Ted:''' Oh, well, usually, you...\\
'''Veronica:''' Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day.
-->'''Veronica:''' How are you?\\
'''Ted:''' I'm fine. Why?\\
'''Veronica:''' I was just seeing what small talk might look like.\\
'''Ted:''' Oh, well, usually, you...\\
'''Veronica:''' Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day.
to:
* Veronica from ''Series/BetterOffTed''.
-->'''Veronica:''' How are you?\\
'''Ted:''' I'm fine. Why?\\
'''Veronica:''' I was just seeing what small talk might look like.\\
'''Ted:''' Oh, well, usually, you...\\
'''Veronica:''' Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day.''Series/{{NCIS}}'': Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. [[TheLancer Tony [=DiNozzo=]]] describes him as a "functional mute".
-->'''Veronica:''' How are you?\\
'''Ted:''' I'm fine. Why?\\
'''Veronica:''' I was just seeing what small talk might look like.\\
'''Ted:''' Oh, well, usually, you...\\
'''Veronica:''' Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day.
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* Jess from ''Series/GilmoreGirls'' hates small talk mostly because he'd rather be in a quiet corner somewhere reading and because everyone in Stars Hollow likes to be in each other's business. This is apparently a negative with some folks, especially Lorelai.
* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
** [[TheStoic Captain Holt]] hates small talk, but he volunteers himself to greet people at a fake funeral because the squad are looking for a suspect. PlayedForLaughs.
--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate small talk.\\
'''Captain Holt:''' No, I can turn it on when it's called for. ''The Bachelor'' is a television show, hmm? Creator/AndreAgassi's at it again. I, too, avoid gluten.
** [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Rosa Diaz]] in the early seasons doesn't like small talk, and it's not just small talk but revealing any details about her life whatsoever.
--->'''Rosa:''' We only have to fill eight minutes.\\
'''Holt:''' Sure, but think about it as 480 seconds and you'll see why I'm concerned.\\
'''Rosa:''' Oh, my God.
* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers.]]
-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always been bad at small talk. I'm used to just [[CompellingVoice saying things and they happen.]] ''(Chuckles)'' Spoils you.\\
'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\\
'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
* Series/{{NCIS}} Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. [[TheLancer Tony [=DiNozzo=]]] describes him as a "functional mute".
* Over the years, Series/JudgeJudy has had quite a few litigants try to ingratiate themselves to her with bits of friendly conversation, and she's made it clear this cuts zero ice with her.
--> '''Defendant''': ''[Grinning]'' How are you doing this morning?
--> '''JJ''': ''[Curtly]'': I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.
* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
** [[TheStoic Captain Holt]] hates small talk, but he volunteers himself to greet people at a fake funeral because the squad are looking for a suspect. PlayedForLaughs.
--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate small talk.\\
'''Captain Holt:''' No, I can turn it on when it's called for. ''The Bachelor'' is a television show, hmm? Creator/AndreAgassi's at it again. I, too, avoid gluten.
** [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Rosa Diaz]] in the early seasons doesn't like small talk, and it's not just small talk but revealing any details about her life whatsoever.
--->'''Rosa:''' We only have to fill eight minutes.\\
'''Holt:''' Sure, but think about it as 480 seconds and you'll see why I'm concerned.\\
'''Rosa:''' Oh, my God.
* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers.]]
-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always been bad at small talk. I'm used to just [[CompellingVoice saying things and they happen.]] ''(Chuckles)'' Spoils you.\\
'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\\
'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
* Series/{{NCIS}} Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. [[TheLancer Tony [=DiNozzo=]]] describes him as a "functional mute".
* Over the years, Series/JudgeJudy has had quite a few litigants try to ingratiate themselves to her with bits of friendly conversation, and she's made it clear this cuts zero ice with her.
--> '''Defendant''': ''[Grinning]'' How are you doing this morning?
--> '''JJ''': ''[Curtly]'': I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.
to:
* Jess from ''Series/GilmoreGirls'' hates small talk mostly because he'd rather be in a quiet corner somewhere reading and because everyone in Stars Hollow likes to be in each other's business. This is apparently a negative with some folks, especially Lorelai.
* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
** [[TheStoic Captain Holt]] hates small talk, but he volunteers himself to greet people at a fake funeral because the squad are looking for a suspect. PlayedForLaughs.
--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate small talk.From ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'', when Sabrina meets Aaron's parents:
-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\\
'''Captain Holt:''' No, '''Aaron's Dad:''' Then he obviously didn't tell you I can turn it on when it's called for. ''The Bachelor'' is a television show, hmm? Creator/AndreAgassi's at it again. I, too, avoid gluten.
** [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Rosa Diaz]] in the early seasons doesn't likehate small talk, talk.
* ''Franchise/StarTrek'':
** Both Worf andit's Odo hate small talk. Inevitably this leads to a conversation in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' where they make small talk... about how they hate small talk.
** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is notjust a big fan of small talk. In fact, when Data attempts to make small talk but revealing any details about her life whatsoever.
--->'''Rosa:''' We onlywith him in "[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS6E16StarshipMine Starship Mine]]", he directs the android to keep an eye on someone who is notorious for being big on small talk. Data follows that order, and the rest of the crew look in amazement as the resulting conversation rapidly shrinks to microscopic proportions.
--->'''Riker:''' I have tofill eight minutes.admit, it has a sort of strange fascination. How long can two people [[SeinfeldianConversation talk about nothing]]?
** In ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Tuvok once remarks that "Vulcans do not make small talk". However, under orders, he does briefly make small talk with a hologram of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci in "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS4E10ConcerningFlight Concerning Flight]]".
** Similarly, in ''Voyager'', when Captain Janeway first activates the Doctor and comments on his lack of personality, he states that he's programmed to perform medicine as efficiently as possible, and small talk would only compromise his performance. Later, however, as part of his [[GrewBeyondTheirProgramming growth to exceed his programming]], he learns the art of small talk in order to better relate to his patients and tries to teach it to Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, as well.
** In the ''Voyager'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS5E21SomeoneToWatchOverMe Someone to Watch Over Me]]", [[PygmalionPlot the Doctor tries to teach Seven of Nine about romance and dating]], with this exchange occurring:
--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.\\
'''Holt:''' Sure, but think about it as 480 seconds and you'll see why I'm concerned.\\
'''Rosa:''' Oh, my God.
* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers.]]
-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always'''Seven:''' I dislike irrelevant conversations.
** Having beenbad raised by Vulcans, Michael Burnham from ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' is not at all good with small talk. I'm used to just [[CompellingVoice saying things This becomes a slight problem when she and they happen.]] ''(Chuckles)'' Spoils you.\\
'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\\
'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
* Series/{{NCIS}} Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. [[TheLancer Tony [=DiNozzo=]]] describes him as a "functional mute".
* Over the years, Series/JudgeJudy has had quite a few litigants try to ingratiate themselves to her with bits of friendly conversation, and she's made it clear this cuts zero ice with her.
--> '''Defendant''': ''[Grinning]'' HowAsh Tyler (the guy she likes) are you doing this morning?
--> '''JJ''': ''[Curtly]'': I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.at a party together.
* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
** [[TheStoic Captain Holt]] hates small talk, but he volunteers himself to greet people at a fake funeral because the squad are looking for a suspect. PlayedForLaughs.
--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate small talk.
-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\\
** [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Rosa Diaz]] in the early seasons doesn't like
* ''Franchise/StarTrek'':
** Both Worf and
** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is not
--->'''Rosa:''' We only
--->'''Riker:''' I have to
** In ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Tuvok once remarks that "Vulcans do not make small talk". However, under orders, he does briefly make small talk with a hologram of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci in "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS4E10ConcerningFlight Concerning Flight]]".
** Similarly, in ''Voyager'', when Captain Janeway first activates the Doctor and comments on his lack of personality, he states that he's programmed to perform medicine as efficiently as possible, and small talk would only compromise his performance. Later, however, as part of his [[GrewBeyondTheirProgramming growth to exceed his programming]], he learns the art of small talk in order to better relate to his patients and tries to teach it to Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, as well.
** In the ''Voyager'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS5E21SomeoneToWatchOverMe Someone to Watch Over Me]]", [[PygmalionPlot the Doctor tries to teach Seven of Nine about romance and dating]], with this exchange occurring:
--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.\\
'''Rosa:''' Oh, my God.
* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers.]]
-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always
** Having been
'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\\
'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
* Series/{{NCIS}} Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. [[TheLancer Tony [=DiNozzo=]]] describes him as a "functional mute".
* Over the years, Series/JudgeJudy has had quite a few litigants try to ingratiate themselves to her with bits of friendly conversation, and she's made it clear this cuts zero ice with her.
--> '''Defendant''': ''[Grinning]'' How
--> '''JJ''': ''[Curtly]'': I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.
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to:
* Music/{{Supertramp}}'s "Casual Conversations".
-->In casual conversations and how they bore me,\\
Yeah, they go on and on, endlessly.\\
No matter what I say, you'll ignore me anyway.\\
I might as well talk in my sleep,\\
I could weep.
* The song "Everybody But Me" by Music/LykkeLi covers this pretty well.
* Music/ImogenHeap's "First Train Home" is [[WordOfGod allegedly]] about something like this happening at a party.
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* The song "Everybody But Me" by Music/LykkeLi covers this pretty well.
* Music/ImogenHeap's "First Train Home" is [[WordOfGod allegedly]] about something like this happening at a party.
* Music/ImogenHeap's "First Train Home" is [[WordOfGod allegedly]] about something like this happening at a party.
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* Music/{{Supertramp}}'s "Casual Conversations".
-->In casual conversations and how they bore me,\\
Yeah, they go on and on, endlessly.\\
No matter what I say, you'll ignore me anyway.\\
I might as well talk in my sleep,\\
I could weep.
-->In casual conversations and how they bore me,\\
Yeah, they go on and on, endlessly.\\
No matter what I say, you'll ignore me anyway.\\
I might as well talk in my sleep,\\
I could weep.
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* In ''Theatre/ThePajamaGame'' there's a song called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0cJKzYyYy8 "Small Talk"]]
to:
* In ''Theatre/ThePajamaGame'' ''Theatre/ThePajamaGame'', there's a song called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0cJKzYyYy8 "Small Talk"]]
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* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'':
** Sten. It's almost expected, considering he's a ProudWarriorRaceGuy.
--->'''Alistair''': You know, you can try to talk more.\\
'''Sten''': You mean I should remark upon the weather before I cut someone's head off?\\
'''Alistair''': Uhh... never mind.
** Sten. It's almost expected, considering he's a ProudWarriorRaceGuy.
--->'''Alistair''': You know, you can try to talk more.\\
'''Sten''': You mean I should remark upon the weather before I cut someone's head off?\\
'''Alistair''': Uhh... never mind.
to:
* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'':
In ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'', the titular protagonist has no time for the constant, winding chatter of the AffablyEvil archangels. Her responses to their enigmatic prattle and over-formality is invariably some mixture of [[MsFanservice innuendo]], [[DeadpanSnarker snark]], and/or [[TalkToTheFist gunfire]].
* ''Franchise/DragonAge'':
**Sten. Sten in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins''. It's almost expected, considering that he's a ProudWarriorRaceGuy.
--->'''Alistair''': --->'''Alistair:''' You know, you can try to talk more.\\
'''Sten''': '''Sten:''' You mean I should remark upon the weather before I cut someone's head off?\\
'''Alistair''': '''Alistair:''' Uhh... never mind.
* ''Franchise/DragonAge'':
**
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--->'''Grey Warden''': Tell me about the Qunari. \\
'''Sten''': No. \\
'''Grey Warden''': Well that's not what I expected to hear.
** The sequel confirms this applies to Qunari soldiers in general, either out of stoicism or discomfort with a foreign language. They can be extremely eloquent when discussing philosophy but have no concept of talk for its own sake. The Arishok has little to say but "begone" to anyone besides [[WorthyOpponent Hawke]].
** Averted, however, with Iron Bull in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', despite him also being Qunari - possibly because he's a spy/secret policeman, rather than a soldier. Far from the taciturn and [[TheStoic stoic]] Sten or the Arishok, Bull would talk under wet cement, leading to him being an endless font of party banter.
* David King, the plumber in the ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilOutbreak'' games. [[spoiler:His strong aversion to small talk lessens in his ending in ''File # 2''.]]
* [[TheQuietOne Timur]], [[BigBad Ray Bulgarin's]] buddy/lackey from ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIVTheBalladOfGayTony'' ''really'' hates small talk, and considers Luis' insistence in engaging in it with him as a sign of insincerity. He's also a total {{Jerkass}} to boot:
-->'''Luis:''' So?\\
'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\\
'''Luis:''' So, what's up with you, bro?\\
'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
* Mare from ''VideoGame/RPGShooterStarwish''. Mare initially appears to be TheVoiceless, answering all your attempts to strike up a conversation with an ellipsis. When finally starting to talk, Mare [[TheQuietOne still doesn't say much]], because "You never said anything important." And yes, those occasions when Mare ''is'' willing to talk, is when you bring up ''important'' stuff, like 'the continued survival of Life, the Universe and Everything', more or less.
'''Sten''': No. \\
'''Grey Warden''': Well that's not what I expected to hear.
** The sequel confirms this applies to Qunari soldiers in general, either out of stoicism or discomfort with a foreign language. They can be extremely eloquent when discussing philosophy but have no concept of talk for its own sake. The Arishok has little to say but "begone" to anyone besides [[WorthyOpponent Hawke]].
** Averted, however, with Iron Bull in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', despite him also being Qunari - possibly because he's a spy/secret policeman, rather than a soldier. Far from the taciturn and [[TheStoic stoic]] Sten or the Arishok, Bull would talk under wet cement, leading to him being an endless font of party banter.
* David King, the plumber in the ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilOutbreak'' games. [[spoiler:His strong aversion to small talk lessens in his ending in ''File # 2''.]]
* [[TheQuietOne Timur]], [[BigBad Ray Bulgarin's]] buddy/lackey from ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIVTheBalladOfGayTony'' ''really'' hates small talk, and considers Luis' insistence in engaging in it with him as a sign of insincerity. He's also a total {{Jerkass}} to boot:
-->'''Luis:''' So?\\
'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\\
'''Luis:''' So, what's up with you, bro?\\
'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
* Mare from ''VideoGame/RPGShooterStarwish''. Mare initially appears to be TheVoiceless, answering all your attempts to strike up a conversation with an ellipsis. When finally starting to talk, Mare [[TheQuietOne still doesn't say much]], because "You never said anything important." And yes, those occasions when Mare ''is'' willing to talk, is when you bring up ''important'' stuff, like 'the continued survival of Life, the Universe and Everything', more or less.
to:
--->'''Grey Warden''': Warden:''' Tell me about the Qunari. \\
'''Sten''': '''Sten:''' No. \\
'''GreyWarden''': Warden:''' Well that's not what I expected to hear.
**The sequel ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'' confirms that this applies to Qunari soldiers in general, either out of stoicism or discomfort with a foreign language. They can be extremely eloquent when discussing philosophy but have no concept of talk for its own sake. The Arishok has little to say but "begone" to anyone besides [[WorthyOpponent Hawke]].
** Averted, however, with Iron Bull in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', despite him also being Qunari- -- possibly because he's a spy/secret policeman, policeman rather than a soldier. Far from the taciturn and [[TheStoic stoic]] Sten or the Arishok, Bull would talk under wet cement, leading to him being an endless font of party banter.
*David King, the plumber in the ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilOutbreak'' games. [[spoiler:His strong aversion to small talk lessens in his ending in ''File # 2''.]]
* [[TheQuietOne Timur]], [[BigBad Ray Bulgarin's]] buddy/lackeyEorlund Gray-Mane from ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIVTheBalladOfGayTony'' ''really'' hates ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'' absolutely loathes small talk, and considers Luis' insistence in engaging in it would rather work his forge and smith weapons than sit around swapping war stories with him as a sign of insincerity. He's also a total {{Jerkass}} the other Companions. Should you choose to boot:
-->'''Luis:''' So?\\
'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\\
'''Luis:''' So, what's up with you, bro?\\
'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
* Mare from ''VideoGame/RPGShooterStarwish''. Mare initially appears to be TheVoiceless, answering all your attempts to strike up aavoid conversation and immediately ask to buy something from him, he'll be quite grateful. It comes to the fullest when he converses with an ellipsis. his family.
-->'''Fralia:''' Whenfinally starting to talk, Mare [[TheQuietOne still will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver lockets and amulets would fetch a nice price at the stand.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\\
'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.
* In ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'', Ryushin, a fairy with a robot-like appearance and mannerisms, really doesn'tsay much]], because "You never said anything important." And yes, those occasions when Mare ''is'' willing see the point of talking unless he has important information to talk, relate and is when slow to warm up to [[spoiler:Eryn's attempts to get him to talk in the Vile God route in the ''Advent Dark Force'' remake]].
* Old Longfellow from the Far Harbor expansion in ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is a salty, cranky seadog who is pleasant enough as far as salty, cranky seadogs go, but doesn't care much for chit-chatting. Keep bothering him with unnecessary conversation and it'll actually cause his approval of youbring up ''important'' stuff, like 'the continued survival of Life, the Universe and Everything', more or less.to go down.
'''Grey
**
** Averted, however, with Iron Bull in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'', despite him also being Qunari
*
* [[TheQuietOne Timur]], [[BigBad Ray Bulgarin's]] buddy/lackey
-->'''Luis:''' So?\\
'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\\
'''Luis:''' So, what's up with you, bro?\\
'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
* Mare from ''VideoGame/RPGShooterStarwish''. Mare initially appears to be TheVoiceless, answering all your attempts to strike up a
-->'''Fralia:''' When
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\\
'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.
* In ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'', Ryushin, a fairy with a robot-like appearance and mannerisms, really doesn't
* Old Longfellow from the Far Harbor expansion in ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is a salty, cranky seadog who is pleasant enough as far as salty, cranky seadogs go, but doesn't care much for chit-chatting. Keep bothering him with unnecessary conversation and it'll actually cause his approval of you
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'''Quistis:''' ''[Mocking]'' Whatever. ''[Laughs].''\\
'''Squall:''' ''[Facepalm].''
* In ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'', the titular protagonist has no time for the constant, winding chatter of the AffablyEvil archangels. Her responses to their enigmatic prattle and over-formality is invariably some mixture of [[MsFanservice innuendo]], [[DeadpanSnarker snark]], and/or [[TalkToTheFist gunfire]].
'''Squall:''' ''[Facepalm].''
* In ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'', the titular protagonist has no time for the constant, winding chatter of the AffablyEvil archangels. Her responses to their enigmatic prattle and over-formality is invariably some mixture of [[MsFanservice innuendo]], [[DeadpanSnarker snark]], and/or [[TalkToTheFist gunfire]].
to:
'''Quistis:''' ''[Mocking]'' ''[mocking]'' Whatever. ''[Laughs].''\\
'''Squall:''' ''[Facepalm].''
* In ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'', the titular protagonist has no time for the constant, winding chatter of the AffablyEvil archangels. Her responses to their enigmatic prattle and over-formality is invariably some mixture of [[MsFanservice innuendo]], [[DeadpanSnarker snark]], and/or [[TalkToTheFist gunfire]].''[laughs]''\\
''[Squall {{facepalm}}s]''
'''Squall:''' ''[Facepalm].''
* In ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'', the titular protagonist has no time for the constant, winding chatter of the AffablyEvil archangels. Her responses to their enigmatic prattle and over-formality is invariably some mixture of [[MsFanservice innuendo]], [[DeadpanSnarker snark]], and/or [[TalkToTheFist gunfire]].
''[Squall {{facepalm}}s]''
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* ''VideoGame/ShiningForce: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon'' added some mild characterization by allowing you to get to know your Force members by speaking to them in headquarters. Zylo the werewolf absolutely ''abhors'' this, though, and every conversation with him is either VisibleSilence or him (re)stating that his favorite color is black.
* [[AntiHero Shadow]] from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog''. Due to being an aloof and standoffish individual who is always focused on a mission, he isn't a fan of small talk. For example, in ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'', Rouge asks Shadow if he wants to know the object she's holding which is the Scepter of Darkness. Shadow tells her that G.U.N. sent him to rescue her and nothing else. Rouge then comments on how he's always business.
* In ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'', Ryushin, a fairy with a robot-like appearance and mannerisms, really doesn't see the point of talking unless he has important information to relate and is slow to warm up to [[spoiler:Eryn's attempts to get him to talk in the Vile God route in the ''Advent Dark Force'' remake.]]
* Solid Snake mentions in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' that he and his old partner Gray Fox never spoke about anything personal, preferring to discuss such things as rations and rifle clips. He comments that it was "sort of an unwritten rule."
* Old Longfellow from the Far Harbor expansion in ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is a salty, cranky seadog who is pleasant enough as far as salty, cranky seadogs go, but doesn't care much for chit-chatting. Keep bothering him with unnecessary conversation and it'll actually cause his approval of you to go down.
* PsychoForHire BountyHunter Calo Nord in ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'' despises small talk to the point that he kills anyone who tries to initiate a conversation with him if they don't back off before he [[CountingToThree finishes counting]].
* [[AntiHero Shadow]] from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog''. Due to being an aloof and standoffish individual who is always focused on a mission, he isn't a fan of small talk. For example, in ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'', Rouge asks Shadow if he wants to know the object she's holding which is the Scepter of Darkness. Shadow tells her that G.U.N. sent him to rescue her and nothing else. Rouge then comments on how he's always business.
* In ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'', Ryushin, a fairy with a robot-like appearance and mannerisms, really doesn't see the point of talking unless he has important information to relate and is slow to warm up to [[spoiler:Eryn's attempts to get him to talk in the Vile God route in the ''Advent Dark Force'' remake.]]
* Solid Snake mentions in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' that he and his old partner Gray Fox never spoke about anything personal, preferring to discuss such things as rations and rifle clips. He comments that it was "sort of an unwritten rule."
* Old Longfellow from the Far Harbor expansion in ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is a salty, cranky seadog who is pleasant enough as far as salty, cranky seadogs go, but doesn't care much for chit-chatting. Keep bothering him with unnecessary conversation and it'll actually cause his approval of you to go down.
* PsychoForHire BountyHunter Calo Nord in ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'' despises small talk to the point that he kills anyone who tries to initiate a conversation with him if they don't back off before he [[CountingToThree finishes counting]].
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* ''VideoGame/ShiningForce: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon'' added some mild characterization by allowing you to get to know your Force members by speaking to them in headquarters. Zylo the werewolf absolutely ''abhors'' this, though, [[TheQuietOne Timur]], [[BigBad Ray Bulgarin]]'s buddy/lackey from ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIVTheBalladOfGayTony'', ''really'' hates small talk, and every conversation considers Luis' insistence in engaging in it with him is either VisibleSilence or him (re)stating that his favorite color is black.
* [[AntiHero Shadow]] from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog''. Dueas a sign of insincerity. He's also a total {{Jerkass}} to being an aloof and standoffish individual who is always focused on a mission, he isn't a fan of small talk. For example, in ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'', Rouge asks Shadow if he wants to know the object she's holding which is the Scepter of Darkness. Shadow tells her that G.U.N. sent him to rescue her and nothing else. Rouge then comments on how he's always business.
* In ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'', Ryushin, a fairyboot:
-->'''Luis:''' So?\\
'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\\
'''Luis:''' So, what's up witha robot-like appearance and mannerisms, really doesn't see the point of talking unless he has important information to relate and is slow to warm up to [[spoiler:Eryn's attempts to get him to talk in the Vile God route in the ''Advent Dark Force'' remake.]]
* Solid Snake mentions in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' that he and his old partner Gray Fox never spoke about anything personal, preferring to discuss such things as rations and rifle clips. He comments that it was "sort of an unwritten rule."
* Old Longfellow from the Far Harbor expansion in ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is a salty, cranky seadog who is pleasant enough as far as salty, cranky seadogs go, but doesn't care much for chit-chatting. Keep bothering him with unnecessary conversation and it'll actually cause his approval of you to go down.
you, bro?\\
'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
* PsychoForHire BountyHunter Calo Nord in ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'' despises small talk to the point that he [[DisproportionateRetribution kills anyone who tries to initiate a conversation withhim him]] if they don't back off before he [[CountingToThree finishes counting]].
* [[AntiHero Shadow]] from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog''. Due
* In ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'', Ryushin, a fairy
-->'''Luis:''' So?\\
'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\\
'''Luis:''' So, what's up with
* Solid Snake mentions in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' that he and his old partner Gray Fox never spoke about anything personal, preferring to discuss such things as rations and rifle clips. He comments that it was "sort of an unwritten rule."
* Old Longfellow from the Far Harbor expansion in ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is a salty, cranky seadog who is pleasant enough as far as salty, cranky seadogs go, but doesn't care much for chit-chatting. Keep bothering him with unnecessary conversation and it'll actually cause his approval of you to go down.
'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
* PsychoForHire BountyHunter Calo Nord in ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'' despises small talk to the point that he [[DisproportionateRetribution kills anyone who tries to initiate a conversation with
* Solid Snake mentions in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' that he and his old partner Gray Fox never spoke about anything personal, preferring to discuss such things as rations and rifle clips. He comments that it was "sort of an unwritten rule".
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* Eorlund Gray-Mane from ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'', absolutely loathes small talk, and would rather work his forge and smith weapons than sit around swapping war stories with the other Companions. Should you choose to avoid conversation and immediately ask to buy something from him, he'll be quite grateful. It comes to the fullest when he converses with his family.
-->'''Fralia:''' When will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver lockets and amulets would fetch a nice price at the stand.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\\
'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.
-->'''Fralia:''' When will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver lockets and amulets would fetch a nice price at the stand.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\\
'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.
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* Eorlund Gray-Mane from ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'', absolutely loathes David King, the plumber in the ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilOutbreak'' games. [[spoiler:His strong aversion to small talk, and would rather work talk lessens in his forge and smith weapons than sit around swapping war stories with the other Companions. Should you choose ending in ''File #2''.]]
* Mare from ''VideoGame/RPGShooterStarwish'' initially appears toavoid be TheVoiceless, answering all your attempts to strike up a conversation with [[VisibleSilence an ellipsis]]. When finally starting to talk, Mare [[TheQuietOne still doesn't say much]], because "You never said anything important." And yes, those occasions when Mare ''is'' willing to talk, is when you bring up ''important'' stuff, like 'the continued survival of Life, the Universe and immediately ask Everything', more or less.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningForce: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon'' added some mild characterization by allowing you tobuy something get to know your Force members by speaking to them in headquarters. Zylo the werewolf absolutely ''abhors'' this, though, and every conversation with him is either VisibleSilence or him (re)stating that his favorite color is black.
* [[AntiHero Shadow]] fromhim, he'll be quite grateful. It comes ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog''. Due to being an aloof and standoffish individual who is always focused on a mission, he isn't a fan of small talk. For example, in ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'', Rouge asks Shadow if he wants to know the fullest when he converses with his family.
-->'''Fralia:''' When will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver locketsobject she's holding which is the Scepter of Darkness. Shadow tells her that G.U.N. sent him to rescue her and amulets would fetch a nice price at the stand.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\\
'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.nothing else. Rouge then comments on how he's always business.
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-->'''Fralia:''' When will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver lockets
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\\
'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\\
'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.
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* [[Website/TheBestPageInTheUniverse Maddox]] wishes he could kick people who make small talk [[GroinAttack in the crotch]]. [[http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=smalltalk Seriously.]]
* Matt Walsh, the conservative blogger, has mentioned in several of his posts and podcasts his hatred of small talk.
-->'''Walsh:''' [[http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/09/11/im-an-introvert-and-i-dont-need-to-come-out-of-my-shell I hate small talk. I hate it with a blinding passion. Small talk exists simply to cannibalize silence (...)]]
* [[Website/TheBestPageInTheUniverse Maddox]] wishes he could kick people who make small talk [[GroinAttack in the crotch]]. [[http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=smalltalk Seriously.]]
* Matt Walsh, the conservative blogger, has mentioned in several of his posts and podcasts his hatred of small talk.
-->'''Walsh:''' [[http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/09/11/im-an-introvert-and-i-dont-need-to-come-out-of-my-shell I hate small talk. I hate it with a blinding passion. Small talk exists simply to cannibalize silence (...)]]
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* Matt Walsh, the conservative blogger, has mentioned in several of his posts and podcasts his hatred of small talk.
-->'''Walsh:''' [[http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/09/11/im-an-introvert-and-i-dont-need-to-come-out-of-my-shell I hate small talk. I hate it with a blinding passion. Small talk exists simply to cannibalize silence (...)]]
* In Volume 1, Chapter 3 of ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'', Blake Belladonna is clearly agitated when [[SociallyAwkwardHero Ruby]] and [[CoolBigSis Yang]] attempt to start a conversation with her. Only when Ruby asks Blake about the book she's reading does Blake seem interested in talking to her.
* The conservative blogger Matt Walsh has mentioned his hatred of small talk in several of his posts and podcasts.
-->'''Walsh:''' [[http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/09/11/im-an-introvert-and-i-dont-need-to-come-out-of-my-shell I hate small talk. I hate it with a blinding passion. Small talk exists simply to cannibalize silence (...)]]
* The conservative blogger Matt Walsh has mentioned his hatred of small talk in several of his posts and podcasts.
-->'''Walsh:''' [[http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/09/11/im-an-introvert-and-i-dont-need-to-come-out-of-my-shell I hate small talk. I hate it with a blinding passion. Small talk exists simply to cannibalize silence (...)]]
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* In Volume 1, Chapter 3 of ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'', Blake Belladonna is clearly agitated when [[SociallyAwkwardHero Ruby]] and [[CoolBigSis Yang]] attempt to start a conversation with her. Only when Ruby asks Blake about the book she's reading does Blake seem interested in talking to her.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'' episode with the MrAltDisney character Mr. Brisbee, Brock at first tries to get along with Brisbee's bodyguard, but the other is completely silent and rude. Later on, Brock is bored and tries to light a cigarette but can't, at which point the other bodyguard produces a lighter, prompting Brock to say "You're all right." Of course, it was all a trick to knock him out.
* Lemongrab of ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' tends to be like this, thanks to his almost total lack of social skills. He prefers sending people to the dungeon without a peep to actually discussing problems.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'' episode with the MrAltDisney character Mr. Brisbee, Brock at first tries to get along with Brisbee's bodyguard, but the other is completely silent and rude. Later on, Brock is bored and tries to light a cigarette but can't, at which point the other bodyguard produces a lighter, prompting Brock to say "You're all right." Of course, it was all a trick to knock him out.
* Lemongrab of ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' tends to be like this, thanks to his almost total lack of social skills. He prefers sending people to the dungeon without a peep to actually discussing problems.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'' episode with the MrAltDisney character Mr. Brisbee, Brock at first tries to get along with Brisbee's bodyguard, but the other is completely silent and rude. Later on, Brock is bored and tries to light a cigarette but can't, at which point the other bodyguard produces a lighter, prompting Brock to say "You're all right." Of course, it was all a trick to knock him out.
* Lemongrab of ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' tends to be like
* ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBros'': In the episode with the MrAltDisney character Mr. Brisbee, Brock at first tries to get along with Brisbee's bodyguard, but the other is completely silent and rude. Later on, Brock is bored and tries to light a cigarette but can't, at which point the other bodyguard produces a lighter, prompting Brock to say "You're all right." Of course, it's all a trick to knock him out.
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* Anton Chigurh's EstablishingCharacterMoment in ''Film/NoCountryForOldMen'' is several minutes long and leaves several men dead (including some poor deputy), but the time it becomes more tense is when he stops at a gas station to buy a part he needs for his car and the owner tries to do some small talk, which leads to Anton swindling him into playing a coin toss game. The man never finds out, but had he lost, Anton would have murdered him right then and there [[DisproportionateRetribution just for the crime]] [[EvilIsPetty of annoying him with said attempt at small talk]] (and probably because he became the owner by marrying the previous owner's daughter).
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* Anton Chigurh's EstablishingCharacterMoment in ''Film/NoCountryForOldMen'' is several minutes long and leaves several men dead (including some poor deputy), but the time it becomes more tense is when he stops at a gas station to buy a part he needs for refuel his car and grab some cashews as a snack, and the owner tries to do some small talk, which leads to Anton swindling intimidating him into playing a coin toss game. The man never finds out, but had he lost, Anton would have murdered him right then and there [[DisproportionateRetribution just for the crime]] [[EvilIsPetty of annoying him with said attempt at small talk]] (and probably because he became the owner by marrying the previous owner's daughter).
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* Played with in ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''. Hornblower, though shy, is inclined to be chatty to the point he doesn't trust himself to allow himself ''any'' unnecessary conversation with his officers. Instead he maintains a strict reserve and generally confines his remarks to an ambiguous "[[CatchPhrase Ha, h'm]]," which certainly gives him the reputation for hating small talk.
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* Played with in ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''. Hornblower, though shy, is inclined to be chatty to the point he doesn't trust himself to allow himself ''any'' unnecessary conversation with his officers. Instead he maintains a strict reserve and generally confines his remarks to an ambiguous "[[CatchPhrase Ha, h'm]]," "Ha, h'm," which certainly gives him the reputation for hating small talk.
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* In the crime-lab show ''Series/{{Bones}}'', one of the regularly-repeating crew of interns is constantly frustrated by the amount of time the main characters spend discussing their personal lives and dramas, so much so that "can we talk about the job, please" is basically his CatchPhrase. [[RuleOfFunny Of course]], on the rare occasions when ''he'' talks about his personal life, everyone else [[HypocriticalHumor expresses shock at how unprofessional he's being.]]
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* In the crime-lab show ''Series/{{Bones}}'', one of the regularly-repeating crew of interns is constantly frustrated by the amount of time the main characters spend discussing their personal lives and dramas, so much so that "can we talk about the job, please" is basically his CatchPhrase.catchphrase. [[RuleOfFunny Of course]], on the rare occasions when ''he'' talks about his personal life, everyone else [[HypocriticalHumor expresses shock at how unprofessional he's being.]]
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* Mia Wallace from Film/PulpFiction despises it.
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* Mia Wallace from Film/PulpFiction ''Film/PulpFiction'' despises it.
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* In ''Literature/{{Blindsight}}'' an alien civilization cannot comprehend the concept of communication that isn't intended to transmit useful data, [[spoiler: technically they're not even sentient, and they assume sentience is a disease and attempt to "contain" it.]]
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* In ''Literature/{{Blindsight}}'' an alien civilization cannot comprehend the concept of communication that isn't intended to transmit useful data, [[spoiler: technically [[spoiler:technically they're not even sentient, and they assume sentience is a disease and attempt to "contain" it.]]
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* Used in ''Webcomic/{{Weregeek}}'' [[http://www.weregeek.com/2015/07/08/ during a LARP]]. "Cragg hate small talk."
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* Used in ''Webcomic/{{Weregeek}}'' [[http://www.weregeek.com/2015/07/08/ com/2015/07/08 during a LARP]]. LARP.]] "Cragg hate small talk."
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* [[Website/TheBestPageInTheUniverse Maddox]] wishes he could kick people who make small talk [[GroinAttack in the crotch]]. [[http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=smalltalk Seriously]].
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* [[Website/TheBestPageInTheUniverse Maddox]] wishes he could kick people who make small talk [[GroinAttack in the crotch]]. [[http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=smalltalk Seriously]].Seriously.]]
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* The prevalence of small talk does appear to vary with culture. [[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13545386 Reportedly]], the British find Germans rude for not using small talk, while Germans consider small talk to be dishonest and don't have a native word for the concept in their language.
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* The prevalence of small talk does appear to vary with culture. [[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13545386 Reportedly]], Reportedly,]] the British find Germans rude for not using small talk, while Germans consider small talk to be dishonest and don't have a native word for the concept in their language.
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* PlayedForLaughs in ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'' with RatedMForManly Ron Swanson, who states that he worked with a man with a similar outlook to him for three years and never even learned his name, calling him the best friend he ever had and saying "We still never talk sometimes."
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* PlayedForLaughs in ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'' with RatedMForManly ManlyMan Ron Swanson, who states that he worked with a man with a similar outlook to him for three years and never even learned his name, calling him the best friend he ever had and saying "We still never talk sometimes."
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Maybe he's TheQuietOne or the AloofAlly, maybe he has [[{{Determinator}} a laser focus on a single goal]], maybe he's completely stressed out, or maybe he's {{German|icEfficiency}}. Whatever the case, he'd rather talk about something meaningful or nothing at all, than TalkAboutTheWeather. Also commonly comes up with people who have an AmbiguousDisorder, {{Emotionless Girl}}s, SugarAndIcePersonality, and, well, anything to do with {{introversion|Tropes}}.
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Maybe he's TheQuietOne or the AloofAlly, maybe he has [[{{Determinator}} a laser focus on a single goal]], maybe he's completely stressed out, or maybe he's {{German|icEfficiency}}. Whatever the case, he'd rather talk about something meaningful or nothing at all, than TalkAboutTheWeather. Also commonly comes up with people who have an AmbiguousDisorder, certain mental disorders, {{Emotionless Girl}}s, SugarAndIcePersonality, and, well, anything to do with {{introversion|Tropes}}.
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* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': The task-oriented Kyril Sutherland isn't a conversationalist. He dislikes small talk, parties, or wasteful diffidence that have nothing to do with the current task at hand. Later on, CharacterDevelopment kicks in as he gets a bit more comfortable doing small talk with his employer Celestine and his retainer Grace after working together with them throughout the story.
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* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': The task-oriented Kyril Sutherland isn't a conversationalist. He dislikes small talk, parties, or wasteful diffidence that have nothing to do with the current task at hand. Later on, hand (though he would do it if the task requires him to). In the later parts of the original version, CharacterDevelopment kicks in as he gets a bit more comfortable doing small talk with his employer Celestine and his retainer Grace after working together with them throughout the story.
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* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': Grace notes that her new employer Sir Kyril hates small talk, parties, or wasteful diffidence that have nothing to do with the current war, which is an accurate observation due to his task-oriented nature. Gradually {{subverted}} as he later gets more comfortable doing small talk with his employer Celestine, something he himself regards as [[CharacterDevelopment "shocking"]]. He also appreciates the small snippets of conversation with his retainer Grace while the both of them are completing paperwork in Chapter 31.
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* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': Grace notes that her new employer Sir The task-oriented Kyril hates Sutherland isn't a conversationalist. He dislikes small talk, parties, or wasteful diffidence that have nothing to do with the current war, which is an accurate observation due to his task-oriented nature. Gradually {{subverted}} task at hand. Later on, CharacterDevelopment kicks in as he later gets a bit more comfortable doing small talk with his employer Celestine, something he himself regards as [[CharacterDevelopment "shocking"]]. He also appreciates the small snippets of conversation with Celestine and his retainer Grace while the both of after working together with them are completing paperwork in Chapter 31.throughout the story.
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* One NPC in ''VideoGame/{{Ooblets}}'' sometimes says that they hate talking about the weather because it feels like both them and the person they're talking to have failed at being interesting.