Small talk. You know, you’re at the elevator, or the bus stop, or anywhere really. And someone starts it. ‘Nice day, isn’t it?’ Yes! Yes, it is a nice day! I can see that. I have eyes! Or, ‘Looks like rain.’ Again, Jerry, my window exists! My phone has a weather app! What else is there to say about the weather? It’s either raining, or it’s sunny, or it’s cloudy. That’s it! Are we supposed to have a nuanced discussion about atmospheric pressure? A dissertation on humidity levels? It’s like the default setting for human interaction when there’s nothing else to actually say. ‘The sky is blue today.’ Oh, really? Tell me more!
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