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1. Purposes: connect, inform, express, emote.

2. Priority Order:

   • Connect: The core purpose of small talk is strengthening relationships.
   • Express/Emote: Sharing thoughts and feelings deepens connection and builds trust.
   • Inform: Casual updates help maintain a shared sense of what is happening in each other’s lives.

3. Synthesis: Build relationships by sharing small updates, expressing your thoughts, and showing how you feel.