casual chat
- chitchatInformal light conversation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- small talkPolite trivial conversation
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
relaxed · friendly · informal · coffee · couch · hangout · catch up · shoot the breeze · rambling · easygoing · laid-back · texting · messaging · watercooler · lighthearted · chit · gab · natter
- chatterchat, chatter, chatting, chitchat, chit-chat
- courtesiesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
- break the iceicebreaker, small talk, greeting, hello, introduction
formality
casual chatparliamentary debate
Formal legislative chamber discussion
press conference · diplomatic negotiation · business negotiation · diplomatic summit · board meeting
seriousness of purpose
casual chatheart-to-heart
Sincere personal discussion
intervention · confrontation · heated argument · crisis negotiation · death notification
structure and preparation
casual chatstructured interview
Systematic hiring conversation format
prepared speech · deposition · prepared remarks · oral examination · lecture