It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must already know, that it is hot or cold, bright or cloudy, windy or calm.

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The quote suggests that discussing the weather is a common habit among English people when they first meet. Despite the fact that they both know the current weather conditions, they still feel compelled to share this information. It implies that the weather serves as a default topic of conversation, used to establish a connection or engage in small talk. This observation highlights the cultural significance placed on weather discussions, regardless of their redundancy.

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