English for Small talk

“I'm looking for the least possible amount of responsibility.”

Lester Applies at Mr. Smiley's · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 10/14

• Job interview
• Small talk
• Asking

“Well, now you know. I enjoy spending time with dead men.”

Tanner Summons the Presidents · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 3/13

• Arguments
• Small talk
• Confronting

“The machinery had started to move and nothing could stop it.”

Neff Fools Dietrichson Into Signing · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 9/21

• Parents & kids
• Small talk
• Persuading

“Get as fat as he was and just make fun of himself all day long.”

Is Elvis Still Alive? · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 21/22

• Small talk
• Parties
• Explaining

“But together, you get this great repartee, all the actors at the top of their game, and great chemistry.”

The Cast Revisits the Jellyfish · Friends: The Reunion 2021 · Ch. 7/25

• Storytelling
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“It's just been a really hard time and everything.”

Kyle's Mom Meets the Flahertys · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 13/19

• Small talk
• Asking for help
• Comforting

“We were both pleasantly pissed at some horrible book party.”

Lee Meets Jack Hock · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 1/14

• Small talk
• First dates
• Teasing

“As long as you believe in yourself.”

Meeting the Nameless Dog · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 10/22

• Small talk
• Travel & hotels
• Explaining

“Because madness is the most horrible doom on this earth.”

The Hollys Come for Sebastian's Clothes · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 7/27

• Accusations
• Small talk
• Saying no

“So you're only taking back what is yours by right?”

Dinner at the Villa of the Doves · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 5/18

• Family dinners
• Small talk
• Confronting

“I'm sure you've heard of us.”

The Princesses Vet Vanellope · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 15/21

• Parties
• Small talk
• Asking

“And this here's the best cherry Coke in the history of the world.”

The Best Cherry Coke Ever · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 7/16

• Parties
• Small talk
• Teasing

“How do you tell a story about something you say you know nothing about?”

Brightbill Takes the Swimming Test · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 5/15

• Teasing
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“No, we just thought we'd drop in uninvited for the weekend.”

Rupert and Rita Crash Jerry's House · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 11/21

• Small talk
• Parties
• Explaining

“The ones who wave at boats and the ones who hate joy.”

Dom and Yas Trade Break-Up Stories · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 9/16

• Breakups
• Small talk
• Confessing

“Hey, Harry. Three live ones. What's it worth to you?”

Harry's Wallet Trick at the Club · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 4/19

• Small talk
• Persuading
• Inviting

“I'm not at a level that any human could notice.”

Steve Takes His Agent's Call · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 13/20

• Phone calls
• Small talk
• Teasing

“Yes, ma'am. A lot of water under the bridge.”

Ilsa Asks Sam to Play Their Song · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 6/20

• Asking for help
• Small talk
• Asking

“Mary, the man's a killer.”

Tucker Warns Mary About Healy · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 19/24

• Investigation
• Small talk
• Warning

“I promise you there is not enough money and power on earth for you to be satisfied.”

Aladdin Becomes Prince Ali · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 9/24

• Teasing
• Small talk
• Suggesting

“Well, we can't send them home on an empty stomach.”

Kate and Jack Stay One Night · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 7/20

• Family dinners
• Small talk
• Asking

“I'll tell you who they are. They're unbelievably talented people.”

Mark Picks Kenny Up From Jail · American Movie 1999 · Ch. 17/19

• Storytelling
• Small talk
• Explaining

“You made the watch list.”

Todd Meets Walter After Detention · The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 · Ch. 14/16

• Police questioning
• Small talk
• Teasing

“To irritate them, let's pretend to argue.”

Wilberforce and Barbara Fake a Fight · Amazing Grace 2006 · Ch. 7/18

• First dates
• Small talk
• Teasing