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Which everyday British small talk topic is the ultimate icebreaker? Rank them!
We Brits can't start a conversation without one of these reliable fallbacks. Time to decide which piece of verbal small change deserves the crown.
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
The Weather
The undisputed heavyweight champion of British chatter. Rain, shine or drizzle, there's always something meteorological to moan about.
B
Your Commute
Nothing bonds strangers faster than a shared grievance about delayed trains or roadworks on the M25. A proper British ritual of suffering.
C
The Price of Everything
From supermarket shops to energy bills, nothing unites us quite like gasping at how much things cost these days.
D
What's On Telly
Whether it's Bake Off, Strictly or the latest murder mystery, there's comfort in knowing half the nation watched the same thing.
E
Weekend Plans
The classic Friday afternoon exchange where everyone pretends they've got something thrilling planned beyond a Tesco run.
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