Violate These Small Talk Rules and We'll Tell You Your Conversation Depth

Break the limits of polite chit-chat and discover your conversation depth — surface charmer, emotional diver, or soulful excavator

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Small talk — the universal dance of words that fills silence but rarely satisfies the soul. Yet, how you handle it says everything about your conversational DNA. Do you play along with charm and wit, or do you dive headfirst into life’s deeper questions? Maybe you’re the kind who effortlessly balances humor and honesty, finding meaning in every exchange.

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This quiz invites you to break the unwritten rules of small talk — to skip the weather and go straight to the human condition. Each answer you choose reveals how deeply you connect with others, how much truth you crave in your conversations, and how far you’re willing to go beyond “how’s your day?” Ready to find out what depths your words truly reach?

Someone says, “Crazy weather, huh?” You respond:

“Yeah, wild! Anyway, seen any good shows?”“Makes you wonder how climate’s shifting, right?”“Yeah… it’s strange how even the sky feels heavy sometimes.”

You’re stuck in an elevator with a stranger. You:

Crack a joke to ease tension Ask them about their day Ask what they’d change about their life

At a party, someone’s rambling about work. You:

Nod and steer the convo toward movies Ask what they actually enjoy about their job Ask what they’d do if money didn’t matter

When someone gives you a compliment, you:

Say thanks and move on Ask them what made them notice Reflect it back with something meaningful

If a conversation turns awkward, you:

Fill the silence with humor Ask a thoughtful question to shift tone Embrace the silence — it’s real

Someone starts oversharing out of nowhere. You:

Stay polite but change topics Listen closely — they probably need it Match their vulnerability with your own truth