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9	->''"Vulcans do not make small talk."''
10	-->--'''Tuvok''', ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', "Ex Post Facto"
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12	Website/TheOtherWiki defines small talk, or phatic communication, as "conversation for its own sake", versus conversation to transmit useful information. In many societies, it serves as a useful social function, but this guy doesn't enjoy taking part in it.
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14	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 certain mental disorders, {{Emotionless Girl}}s, SugarAndIcePersonality, and, well, anything to do with {{introversion\|Tropes}}.
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16	TruthInTelevision for many people, seeing it as annoyingly repetitive, highly insincere and lacking in anything interesting.
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18	Sister trope of DispenseWithThePleasantries. Compare BeingPersonalIsntProfessional, which may be one justification, or NoSocialSkills, which may be another.
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21	!!Examples:
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25	[[folder:Fan Works]]
26	* ''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 (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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29	[[folder:Films -- Live-Action]]
30	* 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.
31	* 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).
32	* Mia Wallace from ''Film/PulpFiction'' despises it.
33	* ''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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36	[[folder:Literature]]
37	* ''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]].
38	* Literature/AnitaBlake repeatedly mentions how little she likes small talk, and how much she appreciates those characters who don't indulge in it either, like Dolph and Edward.
39	* One of the reasons the characters Hettar and Eriond get along well in ''Literature/TheBelgariad'' is their mutual lack of need to fill gaps of silence while travelling together with random conversation. They don't hate small talk per se but neither sees the point of it.
40	* In ''Literature/{{Blindsight}}'', an alien civilization cannot comprehend the concept of communication that isn't intended to transmit useful data, [[spoiler:They're technically not even sentient, and they assume sentience is a disease and attempt to "contain" it.]]
41	* ''Literature/AFrozenHeart'': [[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.]]
42	* Drea from ''Literature/HarmonicFeedback''.
43	-->If you don't care, don't ask me how I am. Chances are, I don't care how you are, either. And it's not because I don't respect you or I think you're a loser. I just don't know you well enough to care yet. So, let's pass each other in silence and get on with our lives.
44	* 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.
45	* Addie from ''Literature/AKindOfSpark'' likes the librarian because he never asks boring questions about how her holidays were or how her sisters are doing, he just gets straight to talking about books.
46	* 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.
47	* ''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.
48	* 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.
49	* Aya of ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'' hates small talk and couldn't do it either. This is the reason for her FriendlessBackground.
50	* ''Literature/TestOfMetal'' contains this exchange:
51	-->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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54	[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
55	* Veronica from ''Series/BetterOffTed''.
56	-->'''Veronica:''' How are you?\
57	'''Ted:''' I'm fine. Why?\
58	'''Veronica:''' I was just seeing what small talk might look like.\
59	'''Ted:''' Oh, well, usually, you...\
60	'''Veronica:''' Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day.
61	* Sheldon from ''Series/TheBigBangTheory''. It's not that he hates small talk; it's that ''his'' idea of small talk consists of advanced physics theory, comic book and ''Franchise/StarTrek'' canon, and obscure factoids he finds fascinating (even if no one else does). Things such as gossip, sports or personal relationships, he couldn't care less about.
62	* In ''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]].
63	* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine'':
64	** [[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.
65	--->'''Sergeant Jeffords:''' Excuse me, sir. Are you sure you want to be on the receiving line? You hate small talk.\
66	'''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.
67	** In the early seasons, [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Rosa Diaz]] not only doesn't like small talk, she doesn't like revealing any details about her life whatsoever.
68	--->'''Rosa:''' We only have to fill eight minutes.\
69	'''Holt:''' Sure, but think about it as 480 seconds and you'll see why I'm concerned.\
70	'''Rosa:''' Oh, my God.
71	* ''Series/GameOfThrones'':
72	** Both Cersei Lannister and Lyanna Mormont get extremely annoyed at folks who don't get to the point. Lyanna quickly shuts down the admittedly poor attempts at small talk and flattery during her meeting with Sansa and Jon. Even her initial greeting ends so abruptly that it catches her guests unaware.
73	--->'''Lyanna:''' I think we've had enough small talk. Why are you here?
74	** When being welcomed back to King's Landing by the Queen Regent, Gregor Clegane doesn't bother with chit-chat and plainly asks who he gets to kill this time.
75	* 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.
76	* 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.
77	* Kilgrave in ''Series/JessicaJones2015''. He looks like he'd rather pass a kidney stone than try to have a conversation without [[MindRape his powers]].
78	-->'''Kilgrave:''' I've always been bad at small talk. I'm used to just [[CompellingVoice saying things and they happen]]. ''[chuckles]'' Spoils you.\
79	'''Lin:''' Well, what a burden.\
80	'''Kilgrave:''' You have no idea.
81	* 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.
82	-->'''Defendant:''' ''[grinning]'' How are you doing this morning?\
83	'''JJ:''' ''[curtly]'' I'm doing fine. Let's get down to business.
84	* Mitchell from ''Series/ModernFamily'' hates making small talk with strangers. In one episode, this is his justification for not attending a wedding with his partner Cam.
85	* The "Vocational Guidance Counsellor" sketch from ''Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus'' has this exchange between Palin and Cleese (no prizes for guessing who plays what):
86	-->'''Counsellor:''' Ah, Mr. Anchovy! Do sit down. \
87	'''Mr. Anchovy:''' Thank you. Take the weight off the feet, eh? Lovely weather for the time of year, I must say! \
88	'''Counsellor:''' Enough of this gay banter.
89	* Detective Murdoch from ''Series/MurdochMysteries'' is a downplayed example, as he doesn't especially despise it, but he prefers useful conversation or talking about science.
90	-->'''Brackenreid:''' So, Murdoch, how's married life treating you? All well at the hotel?\
91	'''Murdoch:''' I'm happy to report that it's an excellent arrangement. No one pays you any particular mind.\
92	'''Brackenreid:''' What do you mean?\
93	'''Murdoch:''' Well, sir, at my boarding house, the other residents... I was constantly being pulled into conversations of limited merit.\
94	'''Brackenreid:''' I can only imagine the difficulty.\
95	'''Murdoch:''' [[SarcasmBlind Thank you]].
96	* ''Series/{{NCIS}}'': Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. [[TheLancer Tony [=DiNozzo=]]] describes him as a "functional mute".
97	* PlayedForLaughs in ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'' with 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."
98	* From ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'', when Sabrina meets Aaron's parents:
99	-->'''Sabrina:''' Hi, Aaron's told me so much about you.\
100	'''Aaron's Dad:''' Then he obviously didn't tell you I hate small talk.
101	* ''Franchise/StarTrek'':
102	** 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.
103	** In ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', Captain Picard is not a big fan of small talk. In fact, when Data attempts to make small talk with 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.
104	--->'''Riker:''' I have to admit, it has a sort of strange fascination. How long can two people [[SeinfeldianConversation talk about nothing]]?
105	** 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]]".
106	** 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.
107	** 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:
108	--->'''The Doctor:''' Ah. Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes.\
109	'''Seven:''' I dislike irrelevant conversations.
110	** 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.
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113	[[folder:Music]]
114	* Music/{{Supertramp}}'s "Casual Conversations".
115	-->In casual conversations and how they bore me,\
116	Yeah, they go on and on, endlessly.\
117	No matter what I say, you'll ignore me anyway.\
118	I might as well talk in my sleep,\
119	I could weep.
120	* The song "Everybody But Me" by Music/LykkeLi covers this pretty well.
121	* Music/ImogenHeap's "First Train Home" is [[WordOfGod allegedly]] about something like this happening at a party.
122	* "Small Talk" by {{Music/Genesis\|Band}}:
123	-->Going round in circles, hearing too many points of view\
124	Just words to tire me out, small talk I could do without\
125	I would be amazed if you returned to see things my way\
126	Now that you've been disrespectful to my sense of pride
127	* Music/ScrittiPolitti's "Small Talk":
128	-->I heard a whisper\
129	That careless talk costs more than you bargained for
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131
132	[[folder:Theatre]]
133	* In ''Theatre/ThePajamaGame'', there's a song called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0cJKzYyYy8 "Small Talk"]]
134	-->I don't want to talk small talk\
135	Now that I'm alone with you\
136	I don't want to talk small talk\
137	We've got bigger things to do\
138	Let's not talk of the weather\
139	Or the fashions for the fall\
140	Why don't you stop all this small talk?\
141	I've got something better for your lips to do\
142	And that takes no talk at all
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145	[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
146	* Dragon planeswalker and part-time BigBad Nicol Bolas from ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' finds banter irritating. Since Bolas's typical ways of expressing said irritation start at "broken ribs" and move up to "complete destruction of your entire family line", it's probably best not to try his patience.
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149	[[folder:Video Games]]
150	* 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]].
151	* ''Franchise/DragonAge'':
152	** Sten in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins''. It's almost expected, considering that he's a ProudWarriorRaceGuy.
153	--->'''Alistair:''' You know, you can try to talk more.\
154	'''Sten:''' You mean I should remark upon the weather before I cut someone's head off?\
155	'''Alistair:''' Uhh... never mind.
156	** Another example, when the player is asking questions...
157	--->'''Grey Warden:''' Tell me about the Qunari. \
158	'''Sten:''' No. \
159	'''Grey Warden:''' Well that's not what I expected to hear.
160	** ''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]].
161	** 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.
162	* 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.
163	-->'''Fralia:''' When will you be makin' some more jewelry, love? Some silver lockets and amulets would fetch a nice price at the stand.\
164	'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.\
165	'''Fralia:''' Wonderful, dear. Thank you.\
166	'''Eorlund:''' Hrm.
167	* 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]].
168	* 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.
169	* Squall Leonhart from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII''. When badgered by his companions to speak you can visually see his whole body sigh before he stands upright to make as short a statement as possible. He makes prolific use of the "..." VisibleSilence and seems to have a ready stock of responses to deter people from making small talk with him.
170	-->'''Quistis:''' Talk to me. Tell me what's on your mind.\
171	'''Squall:''' Whatever.\
172	'''Quistis:''' ''[mocking]'' Whatever. ''[laughs]''\
173	''[Squall {{facepalm}}s]''
174	* Both Rinkah and Beruka from ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'' firmly believe in this trope. In Rinkah's case, it's because of [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy a rule of her tribe]], while Beruka is this way due to being an EmotionlessGirl.
175	* [[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:
176	-->'''Luis:''' So?\
177	'''Timur:''' So fucking what?\
178	'''Luis:''' So, what's up with you, bro?\
179	'''Timur:''' Fuck off.
180	* 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 him]] if they don't back off before he [[CountingToThree finishes counting]].
181	-->'''PlayerCharacter:''' I saw how you mopped up those Black Vulkars. Nice work.\
182	'''Calo:''' One.\
183	'''PlayerCharacter:''' I'm not looking for a fight. I just want to talk.\
184	'''Calo:''' Two.\
185	'''PlayerCharacter:''' Okay, I see your point. I'll be off then.\
186	'''Calo:''' [[PressXToDie Smart]].
187	* 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".
188	* 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.
189	* David King, the plumber in the ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilOutbreak'' games. [[spoiler:His strong aversion to small talk lessens in his ending in ''File #2''.]]
190	* Mare from ''VideoGame/RPGShooterStarwish'' initially appears to 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 Everything', more or less.
191	* ''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.
192	* [[AntiHero Shadow]] from ''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 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.
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195	[[folder:Visual Novels]]
196	* Veronica from ''VisualNovel/DaughterForDessert'' speaks mainly in a "businesslike" manner when the protagonist first meets her (including when and if she propositions him. The protagonist figures that small talk must not be her thing.
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199	[[folder:Webcomics]]
200	* Used in ''Webcomic/{{Weregeek}}'' [[http://www.weregeek.com/2015/07/08 during a LARP.]] "Cragg hate small talk."
201	* ''Webcomic/YumisCells'': Yumi gets the impression that Assistant Manager Shin doesn't talk much because all her attempts to break the UncomfortableElevatorMoment had led to him responding either tersely or not at all. After quietly observing him on the bus ride home, she remarks that he must be thrilled to go back home, which finally gets him talking for real.
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204	[[folder:Web Originals]]
205	* ''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.]]
206	* The awkward, filled-with-this date WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic has with the WebVideo/TheNostalgiaChick drives him to breaking point.
207	* 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.
208	* Bitch of ''Literature/{{Worm}}'' isn't fond of conversation in general, and particularly dislikes small talk.
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211	[[folder:Western Animation]]
212	* Lemongrab of ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'' tends to be like this thanks to his [[NoSocialSkills almost total lack of social skills]]. He prefers sending people to the dungeon without a peep to actually discussing problems.
213	* [[Characters/StevenUniverseGarnet Garnet]] from ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' normally responds to small talk by glaring silently until they go away.
214	* ''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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217	[[folder:Real Life]]
218	* "Small talk comes from small bones." ― Ezra Pound
219	* This is why [[UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs introverts]] are perceived as not being very talkative by so many. They don't like making small talk, [[https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-surprising-deeper-reason-introverts-avoid-small-talk/ but if they're asked about a subject they enjoy talking about,]] it may be difficult to get them to shut up.
220	* Phil Hill, the first American to win a UsefulNotes/FormulaOne championship has been described as being uneasy making small talk, but welcoming of a serious discussion on any topic.
221	* Steve Wozniak, one of the fathers of the modern computer, also hates small talk, which he has said is part of what made him so interested in computers. If he wasn't so asocial he wouldn't have become so interested in electronics in the first place.
222	* The conservative blogger Matt Walsh has mentioned his hatred of small talk in several of his posts and podcasts.
223	-->'''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 (...)]]
224	* In the Finnish language, the closest thing there is to an expression for "small talk" can also be roughly translated to "grinding shit." The implication is that you are moving your mouth, but you are not doing anything useful with it.
225	* Hungarian also doesn't have a direct translation, the closest expressions used for it can also mean "chit-chat", "gossip", "tattling" or "empty-talk". Stereotypically done by almost only women: secretaries, government-employees and old ladies.
226	* In Mexican Spanish, the closest translation would be the term "alegar". While in all Spanish dialects the term is normally translated as "plead", in the sense of "to present a fact or reason as proof or confirmation of a thing", in Mexico, while retaining the same meaning, it also means "to talk or argue something when one knows beforehand that one is not right or just to talk for the sake of talking, annoying one's counterpart". With some people with [[ValuesDissonance old mindsets]], this is a potential BerserkButton, especially when the person doing small talk is their junior.
227	* 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.
228	* The situation gets very interesting if you visit places outside of your usual area of residence, like old traditional country villages, where you may find people talking about what you would typically perceive as a small talk topic seriously. This is relatively common in the case of discussing the weather, which is in fact very important to growing and cultivating crops.
229	* Most countries in East Asia not only do not use small talk, there is outright no word or phrase for it at all as the concept doesn't exist, not even in a derogatory way. Typically, conversation begins with a greeting and then goes straight to the point. This leads to a stereotype of English speakers, a group very fond of small talk, as being nosy and invasive of other people's thoughts.
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