MS Dhoni

I don't believe in calling someone and having a big chat, because that puts a lot of added pressure on them. If somebody is doing something or involved in fielding practice, then a little chit-chat at that time helps because it's informal and doesn't add any pressure.

Indian Athlete

Ariel Gore

I've never been socially outgoing, but I suspect I've gotten more and more ambivalent about making new friends. I'm irritated by how-do-you-do chit-chat, but that's how new relationships usually begin.

American Journalist

Lynn Coady

You don't need to have Asperger's to feel bewildered in a culture that relies so heavily on inconsequential chit-chat to grease the wheels of day-to-day life.

Canadian Novelist

Anita Dobson

I love to chit-chat and used to be the first to arrive at a party and the last to leave.

English Actress

Paul Dano

I'm not a person who needs to chit-chat between takes by any means.

American Actor

Chit-chat is used for casual, informal conversations, usually not about serious topics.

Casual Interaction

Chit-chat typically has a light-hearted, friendly tone and involves sharing personal anecdotes or news.

Light-Hearted Tone

Avoid chit-chat in formal situations where brevity and relevance are required, such as job interviews.

Not for Formality

Chit-chatting suggests a friendly rapport between participants, creating a sense of camaraderie.

Friendliness Implied

Chit-chatting can serve as a way to fill silence or avoid awkwardness in social settings.

Filler Conversation

Chit-chatting does not typically lead to deep discussions or commitments; it's often forgettable.

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