not only that but adhering to sterile cockpit - now we've all done it, but sometimes its good to have a reality check to remind us how important it is to be focused on what you're doing and not going on with the small talk. I really thing some changes need to be made though - especially with pay and schedules. Its hard to be all business and focused when you're doing 8 legs a day and getting paid crap and treated like crap. Professionalism starts to fly out the window with your sanity. Add any kind of distraction in the cockpit or in your personal life and it can spell disaster. So many accidents go back to fatigue, lack of focus, small talk and not realizing whats happening (ala buffalo etc), not just because of training, hours etc. It can happen to anyone - granted proper training and experience can help prevent or correct things that go wrong nobody is invincible. Its amazing how things go from small talk to OH MY GOD WHATS HAPPENING?! Be safe everyone. Just my humble thoughts.