New team is cool but it's constant small talk. I'd rather watch paint dry #isignedupforthis

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They talk all the time? Or they talk about inane things when they do talk? Or both?

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Inane things, A1. Luckily they're somewhat comfortable with silence

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Someone made fun of me for my lack of small talk the other day. #noregrets

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