Besides obvious emergency situations?
2007-12-19 04:48:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
serious business meetings, when being arrested, when others are talking, while someone is trying to concentrate on something else.
2007-12-19 04:52:46 · answer #1 · answered by oscalope 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have found that there are different times that making small talk was not the best idea. Sometimes it opens the doors to some things that you may not have wanted to discuss and in turn makes a difficult situation for you. It is really hard to figure out when it is right or not. I think the best way is to evaluate the situation, decide the ultimate outcome you desire and decide from there. Hope this helps!
2007-12-19 12:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by Niyah L 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Funny you should ask this. My hubby came home last night and gave me a perfect example of the wrong time. His boss's spouse was giving a tour of the facility to some men from China who speak just some English. While waiting to start the tour, the "tour guide" started making gossip with one of the employees. The tour guide is a man and was gossiping and giggling with a female worker of his wife's. BAD time for small talk. I can't imagine what the Chinese guests thought.
2007-12-19 13:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if you get a vibe the person isn't interested in making small talk
Or small talk during sex..that'd be odd lol "so how was your day" etc
2007-12-19 12:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Yuka 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sometimes when nothing is said, the better. No reason for retaliation. But thats just me!! Merry Christmas
2007-12-19 12:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by mtchndjnmtch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
During a medical procedure
When ordering food at the drive through
During sex
2007-12-19 12:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the middle of watching a movie.
2007-12-19 12:52:00 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Bathroom
2007-12-19 12:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by jamiecd77 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, during a funeral and in a court room that's in session.
2007-12-19 12:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At concerts, movie theaters or anywhere that people may be trying to listen.
2007-12-19 12:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by justalittlealien 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋