I'd Rather Get To Know You Than Small Talk

Most people start with small talk until they have some degree of trust. They put up untold number of barriers to protect their inner self and they won't just lower those barriers until they feel safe to do so. Some are more free on social media sites because they feel insulated from harm. The screen that separates you is just enough of a safety net to allow them to go farther.

Anything you say reveals things about you. Attitude, what you focus upon, how you react to things.