Present participle of foretalk; engaging in preliminary discussion or advance conversation.
From 'foretalk' plus '-ing' gerund suffix. Emphasizes the ongoing nature of preliminary communication.
The gerund 'foretalking' suggests an extended process of building understanding before commitment—it's what good negotiators and friends do, though modern culture often skips straight to decisions without enough 'foretalking.'
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