I don't mind a bit of talk between rounds, but frankly a back rub goes much further with me than idle chatter. A back rub with actual intelligent conversation about a timely topic (not my job, sports, my kids or your kids, etc.), lightly done, is even better. Originally Posted by TexTushHogI've stopped getting back rubs because my back usually gets outta wack after. Unless they know what they are doing.