Me too

Many meets/dates ruined by small talk. Kill me now. Run away, run away!

Yes

I do but I have asthma. I find it sometimes quite difficult to talk for long periods at all and rather just get right to the point because of it.

I am an introvert and have no problem spending time alone, often need it after an outing. It isn't so much about being outgoing but more about how much you internalize or project thoughts, feelings, information, etc.

I tend not to be shy so much as just quiet if that makes sense. I take in everything and take my time processing. I'll join in if I am feeling fairly well asthma wise but otherwise will nod or shake my head and keep any of my communications short and curt... often risking the assumption I am a bitch. But who cares, what others might think really doesn't concern me all that much.

Sometimes smalltalk is borne of shyness or lack of social experience. I try to view it as a temporary thing which often smooths the way to deeper conversation.

I only become irritable and fatigued if the conversation remains superficial.

When striking up conversations with strangers at bus stops etc.. it does become depressing when people sometimes assume a common bond by ranting about Muslims and immigrants. That's when I go quiet.

I'm not a conversationalist. I am an introvert. Tend to keep thoughts and opinions to myself. Would rather listen to others.

Small talk bonding is tedious and tiring. I actually don’t do it any more unless it’s with a woman I fancy.

I've never had the opportunity to discover if I'm an introvert or extravert.

Most conversations I experience could easily be accomplished by a team with solid programming skills and an appropriate selection of bot or bots.

My life subjectively resembles that of Tom Hank's character in Castaway with most of you playing the part of Wilson.

Sometimes small talk is about finding out things about yourself in order to start gossiping.

Small talk can be boring and tedious, or it can be an opportunity to gain some insight. As with most things in life, it depends on how you handle it.

Small talk is a human social habit that correlates with primate grooming activity. I cannot imagine spending time picking through someone's hair and small talk is equally interesting after the first brief exchange.

Small talk is not to be confused with spirited, witty banter -- even though it too is a socializing tool. Such banter requires a quick mind and a fluid and plentiful sense of humor. Small talk only requires enough of a pulse to keep the lungs working.

Small talk is shallow talk, hence the name, ha ha!

Talking without knowing (ain't gonna check your bio either), I would suspect it's more like you are still young. Younger than 40's you can always afford to waste another day because the background of your head keeps telling you not to worry, you still have tomorrow. Once you pass certain age then you will crave company and conversation. You may be a deep thinker, I don't have info to dispute that but I am just saying that you may be confusing deep thinking with not having the real need to talk to someone. Time will tell.

I'm the same way lol

I am not good at small talk. Can’t think of things to say. Prefer other people talk and then I respond periodically

I am not good at small talk. Can’t think of things to say. Prefer other people talk and then I respond periodically

Maybe you need to find some friends that meet your conversational expectations

You raise a good point there.