Making small talk at a meeting is a bad idea because a. talking too much can be seen as vain b. it wastes a tremendous amount of time c. only one person might be interested d. everyone will want to discuss your story

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."