The Russian general was there, chatting affably across the counter about the weather.

Between takes, the stars nibbled french fries and chatted affably with onlookers.

"You know," he chatted affably, "over the course of many thousands of years, this world has hosted quite a few experiments in democracy."

Soviet officials remained to the end, chatting affably with their American hosts.

The captain moved through the crowd, chatting affably.

He chatted affably with the big proprietor while he glanced about the room.

Doreen was also there, gushing girlishly and doing her best to chat affably with various members of the group.

He chatted affably, even inviting reporters into a "members only" elevator with him.

She chatted affably with the pilot as he and some of the men unloaded the helicopter.

Reed chatted affably with the Austrian, using his best bedside manner.