#41: How’s the Weather?
Americans always talk about the weather, and usually as a form of some kind of small talk. Why? We’re not sure, especially because the weather is a pretty obvious topic of conversation. Maybe it helps them break the ice? Who knows, but it’s pretty amusing! If you don’t believe us, eavesdrop on two American strangers in public sometime.
If you’re a non-American, consider trying this icebreaker sometime and see how someone reacts. You might get a response of laughter! Or someone will give you a weird look when you start off saying, “Wow, it sure is rainy today.” Talking about the weather is as common in America as “how you doin?”