A safe way to start small talk is to comment on the situation you share. 开启寒暄的稳妥方式，是聊你们共处的情境。
Questions about the weekend or the weather usually work well. 关于周末或天气的问题通常都很好用。
Listen to the answer and ask one follow-up question to keep it going. 听对方的回答，再问一个追问，聊天就能继续。