Small talk.

By Em | Published: November 22, 2010

Merit badge: Puppet-like people with big mouths. Lots of tiny speech balloons in the background.

Stack of index cards. Top card reads: Some weather we've been having, huh?

Earn the “small talk” merit badge by surviving a particularly grueling round of polite but meaningless conversation.

How is this different from robot conversation, you ask? Don’t be silly—these folks are related.

That’s right, it’s Awkward Family Gathering Week here at the Merit Badger blog. Because… why not? (And yes, there will be a writing badge this week. Watch for it!)

The badge may be posted on your site or blog. Tell us why you’ve earned (or will never earn) it in the comments.

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