Like for example, people who’ll ask how you are like 5 times in a conversation or make it about the weather. Things you know will last 2 minutes at best.

I’m asking for examples and answers. Not a stupid debate, here. Why are we complicating this?

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    Asking about the weather is a standard opening conversation in some countries, mainly British or countries formerly British. Is a cultural thing.

    In other cultures is not that common and in some cultures is very uncommon. For example, as a south American, it is strange for people to start a conversation about the weather.

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      1 year ago

      Huh, I had no idea, I had assumed it was universal up until now. How do people start conversations in south American countries?

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      It probably has to do with your local climate. I’m assuming you’re in a warm country year round? In a temperate climate with variability you might be more likely to talk about it.