不论在自助餐还是在正式宴会上,如果常常冷场,美国人会觉得别扭。所以在美国,在某些社交场合,“闲谈”是很流行的。闲谈内容五花八门、漫无边际,目的无非是为了把谈话继续下去。话题可以包括天气、体育、学校课程、食物等等。在社交场合初次遇到某人,或者出于礼貌需要交谈而又不想进行严肃的讨论时,闲谈是特别有用的。 Whether in the buffet or at a formal banquet, Americans often feel awkward if they are often cold. So in the United States, in some social situations, “chat” is very popular. Chat content varied, endless, the purpose is nothing more than to continue the conversation. Topics may include weather, sports, school classes, food and more. Chat is especially useful when you first meet someone on social occasions, or if you want to talk politely and do not want serious discussion.