Related Clues:

• *Inconsequential conversation
• Talk: problem in Persian, for example?
• Knot in whip leads to gossip
• Party pleasantries, and a hint to this puzzle’s “bubbles”
• It's sometimes weather-related
• Trail round precinct making light conversation
• Note bird and rabbit
• Stride around US shopping centre making chitchat
• Hunt round shopping centre for gossip
• Idle banter