A small talk is a good way to kill time and make friends. When you are in other(country), do you know how(have) small talks with people?
In England, the best topic(话题)is the weather. It's also a safe(安全的)topic. You can start a small talk by(say) "It's a fine day, isn't it?"
English people love their pets, so it's also nice to start with "A(love) dog!", "What's its name?" But American people like to talk about sports like soccer and basketball. They also talk about clothes like "It's a nice shirt. Where did you(buy) it?" The weather is a safe talk in America, too.
Of course, there(be) also a lot of topics to avoid during small talks. Don't ask people, "How old are you?" And never(ask), "How much money do you make? Where are you(work) now? ". It makes people(feel) sad. Don't ask the people you first meet if they have a girlfriend or boyfriend.
At last, please remember it's also important(be) polite when you talk with others.