T-Rex: Many of us don't like talking to strangers, probably because it's the worst! But "society" decided doing that is fun or cool or whatever.

Narrator: HOW TO SUCCEED AT SMALL TALK

T-Rex: Small talk is the timeless, beautiful art of talking to someone you've never met and will likely never meet again for a few minutes so you won't seem weird. But the good news is this: your partner is either a) one of those people who likes small talk and can therefore carry you along with them (these are called "extroverts" and this is their only use), or b) as desperate and terrified as you are!

Utahraptor: So what are your tips for small talk?
T-Rex: Ask questions, and when answering, ADD DETAILS.

T-Rex: Details increase the chance your partner - GOD WILLING - will find something interesting about you. This lengthens the conversation. Once you have spoken for five minutes, say "Great chatting with you, [PERSON'S NAME IF YOU STILL REMEMBER IT, YOU WON'T], but I've got to go."

Narrator: CONCLUSION:
T-Rex: Any friend you make through small talk is suspect, for you will always wonder if they actually like you, or if they've just hung out for years because they do not know how to extricate themselves from the conversation.