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Talk to sb or with sb?

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Hi.

Is there any difference between talk to sb and talk with sb?

I feel that there are some contexts that one suits better than the other. Are they completely interchangeable?

Thanks
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Usually, 'talk with' is used of extended discussion and 'talk to' is the mere event: 'Hello' is talking to someone.
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Thank you Mister Micawber.

I have the same impression about these two phrases, I just couldn't utter it.

For example when I give some information to sb I talk to him, but talk with sb sounds like a conversation which indicates both sides are involved rather than one person talks and the other listens.

Thank you very much.
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hrsaneiI have the same impression about these two phrases, I just couldn't utter it.

For example when I give some information to sb I talk to him, but talk with sb sounds like a conversation which indicates both sides are involved rather than one person talks and the other listens.
I agree with you.
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i agree too
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