[grawprog]

I have trouble making small talk but I enjoy listening to it. I genuinely enjoy listening to what's going on in people's lives, even if it's not very exciting. I try to remember things people say and ask about it next time. I find it better than just generic questions. People seem to enjoy talking about themselves and i've found it goes a long way just caring and remembering a little bit the little things going on in people's lives.

Conversely I find when I do mention little things in small talk with people they actually tend to remember more than I think they will. Not everyone, but there's definitely people that do and it does feel nice.