Why guys talk about the weather

Men talk about the weather because it serves as a flotation device any time a man’s floundering for something to say. Talking about the weather fills conversational voids.
When two men have nothing in common they can always rely on one back-up topic that any guy can comment on. Weather covers a multitude of differences between guys because all men can relate to this topic. Many a quiet man has overcome awkward moments by mentioning the weather.

By: Amy Kirk, Republic columnist