Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy？ Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness，but just how much conversation we require is under examjye.aiation.In one study，researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of the conversation related to happiness. （1）CCScientists believe that small talk can promote bonding.Late last year，Princeton researchers reported that small talk kept closeness with loved ones，and wasn't merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.
Still，chatting with strangers can brighten out mornjye.aig.In a series of experiments，psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers-something they typically avoided. （2）EENone of the chatters reported being rejected.
（3）FFPeople who smiled at，made eye contact with，and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas（咖啡師）reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction（交易）. （4）GGOne report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers，the visitors felt happier and more connected to the' exhibit than those who were not approached.
Of course，some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger.In one study，people who were rated "less curious" by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own，and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure（透露）.But people who were considered "curious" needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges.（5）BB
A.A good way to approach small talk is to focus on a few broad topics.
B.A "curious mindset"，the author concluded，could lead to "positive social interactions".
C.But don't play down small talk.
D.When done well，small talk is fun rather than dull，and relaxing rather than requiring effort.
E.Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.
F.Small talk can also help us feel connected to our surroundings.
G.The same is true of gallery goers.
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【答案】C；E；F；G；B
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