foretalk

Meanings

nounforetalk (uncountable)

uncountableA foreword; preface.
But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]
1872, Mary T. Tardy, The living female writers of the South
uncountableSmall talk used prior to more meaningful conversation.
He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."
1970, Medical aspects of human sexuality
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In determining whether the male is ready for conversation, the woman should not hesitate to employ the delicate techniques of foretalk.
1976, Bryan Holme, The Journal of the century, Viking Press
Synonyms: pleasantries