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"Small Talk"

I just found a quote....

"I disapprove of the usual practice of taking "small talk" whenever we meet, and holding a veil over our souls. If we are so impoverished that we have nothing to reveal but small talk, then we need to struggle for more richness of soul." ~ frank laubach

Now I've been thinking....is the quote true? What qualifies for quality conversation? How does ones character affect this? Do we really need intense conversaton ALL the time? Is quality conversation the same as intense conversation?

We had guests here for Sunday dinner....you all know who you were. Now I'm thinking of the conversations I heard floating all around me. I spent most of my time helping the kids and guests w/ the food and making sure everyone was comfortable. But I was listening in relation to this quote!!!! So for those of you who were here....how did we do?

I like good conversation. Don't we all? But how does one go about holding a quality conversation? What things hold your attention most when you're relating to someone? Does the person need to be a good listener or a good communicator? I'm sure it takes all our types to make the world go round! :)

So do we need to "struggle for more richness of soul"?! :) What do you all think????

Comments

Shilah Writes said…
Great food for thought... Still practising seasoning my words with grace. Not sure of any right answer for you. I think our differences in personality make up our take on this subject. Some people are more naturally shy and have less to say. I can't imagine how that would be...I always have too much to say. k. Done...
February 02, 2010 11:13 AM
Lisl said…
Isn't it possible to be so heavenly that you're of no earthly value?
February 04, 2010 8:50 AM
Arla said…
Sometimes small talk is a lovely retreat from the noise of controversy and problems. Sometimes small talk is a cover job to avoid talking about real things; but not always. And sometimes small talk IS quality because it can still communicate contentment and trust between fellows. Men, especially, seem to benefit from small talk in this way. Women seem to have bare their souls to get the same rapport. I have no idea why this is. But let's allow each species our favorite things! :)
February 04, 2010 10:29 AM
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