Conversations consisting primarily of bland subjects, such as the weather, or how lousy the food tastes in the school cafeteria, are given what term under Berne's series of transactions?

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Pastimes, according to Eric Berne's transactional analysis, are semi-ritualistic, time-filling conversations that focus on superficial topics, such as the weather or the quality of food, without significant emotional investment or the intention to resolve any particular issue.

Conversations Consisting Primarily of Bland Subjects, Such as the Weather