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Good question! I suppose it comes down to how well you know someone. If they're an old friend, a little conversation before getting into the business question seems like the polite way to proceed. If it's someone you don't know well, it seems like the opposite would apply. Spending a lot of their time on small talk seems kind of rude when it will become obvious that you're calling about a job. But in either case I guess it's best to play it by ear, if they seem like they're pretty busy cut it short, if they seem to want to talk, gab away.
Ideally nobody ever wants to have to do this. It can be awkward and it requires vulnerability.
If someone approaches you, give them a little grace. It's rough out there.
If you approach someone and they display zero empathy, well now you know.
Hmmm it depends on the situation. I genuinely try to get to know people and network. I just feel like if the conversation doesn't develop naturally then I might cut right to the chase but I try to kind of chit chat.