Translation of "Chatted" in Chinese

We sang, danced and chatted after dinner.

我們吃過晚飯，就一起載歌載舞，談天說地。

We exchanged pleasantries, and chatted cordially about news in the team, and he moved the conversation naturally on to the main topic.

照例寒暄了一阵，照例闲扯扯队里的新闻以后，他在不知不觉中就把谈话引入了正题。