Keeping airports safe: the value of small talk (original) (raw)

I'm Matt. Good to meet you. Where are you headed? Jessica: Well, I'm actually on a business trip. Of course, you know I'm heading to Sydney, but then after that I'm going to Brisbane. Matt: Brisbane? Nice! It's a great town. I went to school there. Jessica: Really? You went to school there? Wow! What did you study? Matt: Well, I was a double major in computer science and linguistics. Jessica: Computer science and linguistics, oh my gosh! You must be a total Brainiac! Do you have any idea what you might want to do? Matt: Yes, I want to make computers speak like humans. Jessica: Oh I see, so do you mean things like automatic teller machines that talk to people when they're doing basic transactions, and stuff like that? Matt: Yeah. That's part of it. But also for people who are disabled and can't speak. Jessica: Outstanding! I think it's amazing what technology can do for people who are disabled, or got into an accident, or something like this. That's great! Well, it looks like our flight is ready to go. Matt: Yes, I see. Well, it has been good talking with you. Have a safe trip. Jessica: Thank you. Yes, you too. Bye!