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Two people taking turns being interesting until one checks their phone.
means Spoken or written exchanges where people swap thoughts, words, and the occasional awkward silence.
from From Latin conversari, to keep company with — literally to turn around together, which is what good talk does to your mind.
Turn-takingGaps between speakers average just 200 milliseconds.
Corporate euphemismOften code for a serious talk you didn't want.
Universal rhythmAll human languages favor short, fast back-and-forth turns.