We all make small talk—for most of us, it's a daily activity that takes place in the margins of our "real" conversations. Why do we do this? Does it serve an essential purpose in human society, acting as a social lubricant of sorts? Or is it just a performance that all of us engage in for the sake of politeness? In this episode of Men Search For Meaning, we explore the topic and share our perspectives on the role small talk plays in our lives. As always, we had no idea where the conversation would lead us, and our conclusions were quite surprising.