Keyword: «small talk»

Cultural context: the concept and perception of small talk in Russian and Anglo-American culture

Author:

Igor Krasnov

The article discusses the main points concerning intercultural dialogue, using the example of "light talk" (or small talk), as well as common problems arising due to different understanding and perception of such a phenomenon.

Keywords: intercultural communication, culture, cultural context, privacy, expectations, speech habits, small talk, understatement