How do you stop a superficial conversation?

Read on to see the best of what we uncovered.

1. Have some ‘deep’ conversation starters on hand.
2. Ask questions about topics the other person is interested in.
3. Find out what makes the other person special.
4. Avoid discussing the weather.
5. Assume the other person has deep thoughts.
6. Don’t push people to see your perspective.

Is small talk superficial?

Small talk is the most superficial form of communication out there.

What is superficial intimacy?

“A superficial relationship is one that is only on the surface, often just based on looks and if the partners are having fun together,” professional counselor Heidi McBain, MA, LMFT, LPC, RPT. These types of relationships are often flirty and light, a little bit like a crush.

What happens when you talk with a superficial person?

When you talk with a superficial person, it involves a fair amount of gossip and empty talk. I bet they won’t notice that you’re bored listening to their incessant talking, too.

Why do some people always resort to the superficial?

There seem to be two main reasons why some people always resort to the superficial, and both have to do with shortcomings of their education. To play on Wittgenstein’s famous dictum, the limits of one’s education mean the limits of his world:

Do deep people believe what they hear?

Deep people don’t necessarily believe what they hear, especially if it goes against their values. This is why deep people find gossip and misinformation so upsetting. They know how damaging these shallow views can be. Deep people look behind the news stories and gossip.

What does it mean to be a deep person?

So being a deep person means having profound insights and understanding, while being a shallow person indicates a superficial understanding and lack of insight. But what does this mean for our lives and the way we relate to the world and other people?