サービストーク

noun

polite small talk; flattering conversation

Wasei-eigo term for light, polite, or flattering conversation, often used in customer service or social settings to maintain a pleasant atmosphere.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from service talk

• 美び容よう師しさんとのサービストークが楽たのしかった。

  The polite small talk with the hairdresser was enjoyable.

• 営えい業ぎょうマンはサービストークで場ばを和なごませた。

  The salesperson lightened the mood with some flattering small talk.