Is it any wonder that people talk about the weather. It never stays the same. Even when it does, like during a drought, there's always the anticipation of change.
There's a belief that people talk about the weather when they have nothing else to say.
Not true, I say. Because usually, when talking about weather, people have plenty to say. They can talk and talk and talk.
And can you think of a better, less pushy way to get to know someone? Do they bask in the sun, or do they prefer cuddling in the cold? Do the pretty pastels of spring brighten their world and mood, or are the more vibrant colors of fall their thing? Can you argue the merits of the seasons with camaraderie, or does someone get angry defending their climate?
And, of course, global warming -- now known as global climate change after the cold and snowy winter -- is a hot topic in the more sophisticated circles. Farmer in the drought or sheik in the desert, the weather is always sure to get a response.
That's why we talk.
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