This describes a situation where two people have nothing in common and even a few words feel exhausting. It's about the discomfort of forced conversation with someone incompatible.
In Chinese culture, harmony in conversation is highly valued. When there's no rapport, it's considered better to part ways than to force dialogue.
It justifies ending unproductive or unpleasant conversations. It signals that not all relationships are worth pursuing, and that silence is preferable to conflict.
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