Small talk is considered an activity in which people converse politely about unimportant topics. Small talk can occur in face-to-face interactions as well as in phone calls, e-mails, and text messages. While many people might not think too much about small-talk exchanges, others consider them an important part of relationships. In fact, there is growing interest among scholars and journalists in small talk and the extent to which it is helpful or harmful in our personal and professional development.

Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Write an essay that synthesizes material from at least three of the sources and develops your position on what role, if any, small talk should have in our everyday lives.

Source A (Mannering)
Source B (Schwantes)
Source C (graph)
Source D (Holmes)
Source E (Roberts)
Source F (cartoon)
In your response you should do the following:
Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position.
Select and use evidence from at least three of the provided sources to support your line of reasoning. Indicate clearly the sources used through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. Sources may be cited as Source A, Source B, etc., or by using the description in parentheses.
Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning.
Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.
WRITE THE ESSAY FAST!!!!!!!!!!!