It really depends for me sometimes. I dislike it when discussions feel the same every time. But in general it would be nice if someone wanted to talk to me for once, because not many people go out of their way to do so, probably because how I say that I dislike this and that...
Small talk can be pretty nuanced depending on the person. With some people, small talk is very easy. With others, it's exhausting. Usually I like it but I run out of things to say quickly.