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What is the role of small talk in the development of a relationship?
 
  A) It should be avoided because it is typically shallow and without substance.
  B) It can help people find if they have common attitudes and interests.
  C) Early in relationships, it is more important to have deep conversations, but small talk becomes more important later in relationships.
  D) Small talk tends to be a skill that is more important for men to have than for women.

Question 2

Exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth is referred to as
 
  A) self-disclosure.
  B) surface contact.
  C) evaluation.
  D) small talk.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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