According to the author, small talk is often used__________.A.to invade other's private affairsB.to share a secret between intimate friendsC.to open and maintain channels of communicationD.to protect one's own privacy
According to the author, small talk is often used__________.
A.to invade other's private affairs
B.to share a secret between intimate friends
C.to open and maintain channels of communication
D.to protect one's own privacy
B.to share a secret between intimate friends
C.to open and maintain channels of communication
D.to protect one's own privacy
参考解析
解析：由文章第六段“You can be wanting to connect with another person，and small talk is yourintroduction to more meaning conversation．”可知C项正确。
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