单选题Why is small talk described as “non-threatening talk in a threatening situation”? ______.AIt is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger.BIt is used to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitableCIt is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment.DIt is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation.
单选题
Why is small talk described as “non-threatening talk in a threatening situation”? ______.
A
It is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger.
B
It is used to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitable
C
It is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment.
D
It is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation.
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从文章最后一段“Now it’s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you，so you don’t look silly standing by the food table alone all night. (现在是时候利用琐谈来使你周围的人感到自在和放松了，这样你也不会傻傻地独自在餐桌边站一个晚上了。)”可以看出，琐谈只是想营造一种轻松友好的气氛。故选C。
从文章最后一段“Now it’s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you，so you don’t look silly standing by the food table alone all night. (现在是时候利用琐谈来使你周围的人感到自在和放松了，这样你也不会傻傻地独自在餐桌边站一个晚上了。)”可以看出，琐谈只是想营造一种轻松友好的气氛。故选C。
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