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Passage:
(1) Many people consider talking about mundane or trivial things instead of having deep and meaningful conversations is a waste of time. (2) Chitchat about the weather, the scores of the latest baseball game, or the trending topics on your social media feed might seem inconsequential to your well-being. (3) They are, however, very common.
(4) Whatever the situation—whether passing the time with someone while standing in line, or talking to a coworker in the elevator—small talk is anything but insignificant; the very innocuousness of small talk is the quality that makes it indispensable. (5) It enables us to socialize in contexts where more personal conversation may be impractical or inappropriate. (6) We can still make brief but meaningful social connections (often with relative strangers) while keeping the stakes low.
(7) Small talk provides us with the benefits of social activity without the risk of straying into divisive or upsetting topics. (8) And, the mere act of socializing, no matter the depth of the conversation, is demonstrably good for our brains.
(9) A recent study conducted at the University of Michigan even suggests that ten minutes of small talk provides just as much benefit to your mental state as ten minutes of doing a crossword puzzle. (10) The low-risk, high-reward nature of small talk really makes it an essential social activity.

Question: Which revision to sentence 3 best provides an appropriate thesis statement for the passage?

A. It is often done with people you do not know very well.
B. Small talk is more than just pointless banter.
C. However, having the skills and social poise to engage in this type of banter is important for your mental health.
D. However, it helps you make significant connections with others that you would not otherwise be able to make.