I don't enjoy parties where I have to make small talk with complete strangers.

我不喜欢那种不得不和素不相识的人闲谈的聚会

Can we skip the small talk?

我们能不能跳过闲聊？

Small talk is helpful.

闲聊是有帮助的。

People use small talk to break an uncomfortable silence.

人们会用闲聊打破令人不安的沉默。

The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.

与别人成功闲聊的关键是学会如何与他人建立联系，而不仅仅是与他们沟通。

Smiling for the cameras, the two men strained to make small talk.

这两个男人微笑着面对镜头，勉强地东拉西扯。