Small talk leaves a lot to be desired I find.
It just scratches the surface and doesn’t support further deeper conversations.
That’s why I think small talk should be used sparingly and only as a platform to launch into more meaningful and more interesting conversation topics.
Like for example getting to know you questions.
Getting to know someone is not only more interesting and fosters friendships but the answers have the potential to grow arms and legs and develop into a fully fledged enjoyable flowing interaction.
Thomas Duggan 