dealing with a know it all.

If she really knew and experienced everything she was saying, I wouldn't be pissed off. Instead, I would be interested listening to her stories as I might get some pointers and learn from her. But if she just feels she knew everything but have never been in such situation, then I'd just be listening to her stories just like what you're doing now. I sometimes lose interest with know-it-all-people because it gets a bit boring sometimes.

Haha! Yes, I have a cousin who is like that. What I do to keep him from pestering me with his know-it-all attitude is I have him do plenty of chores (since he claims he knows the best solutions to everything) until he tires out and eventually has to sleep. He can talk all he wants, but hey, at least he's helping out with work and not just wasting the air around him right? Try it sometime! (evil laugh)

Ohhhh yeah. My mother! I love her to bits, but I can't seem to hold a conversation without feeling belittled, or having her argue me about everything that is stipulated. No matter what it is! I could say ''hello'' to her as I walk through the door when I go visit her, and then a minute later she's arguing, or makes attempt to ''know'' everything in what I should be doing. I'm 30 years old, and I think I have has more life experiences than she has; however, I keep that to myself because I know the truth only would sting her. I'm the traveler in the family, and she has not gone any further than 50 miles from her home. I would mention a trip I am looking to boom, and then she'd make a fuss about it pretending that she knows all about that place. Or I will call her up to say hello and she tends to know every move my boss will make when I tell her about my upcoming promotion. Or she tends to know everything about the law. God love her, but mama needs to chillax a bit! LMAO

I understand what you mean. For me, it all depends on whether or not someone is a blow hard or not. Some people really are genuinely smart and talented and are willing to teach you things. For example, I'm learning to code, so if someone has that knowledge, I'll listen all darn day. But, if it's someone that just wants to own the conversation and not be a helpful chatter, but an obsessive one, then It's done for me. Some people just like to own the time, to be the best and to show off. Also, check to see if she has anyone at home to chat with. I had a acquaintance that was like that, you could not get a word in edgewise. Then, I learned that she lived alone, and had no one to talk with, so when she got out, she just could not stop. it all depends on the situation. Have a great day :)

It is hardly a fair exchange when she is doing all the talking and you are reduced to silence. The trouble is that people like this only consider themselves, they may think they know everything but they do not have the maturity to listen to anyone else and risk learning that they are not always right. I suspect she has a deep seated inferiority complex. If this is the case then you can take encouragement from it and it might help you to feel sorry for her - though on the face of it she really doesn't deserve too much sympathy until she changes her ways.

Oh yeah, a cousin's friend. Whenever I am in their house and that friend will arrive, and started talking, I quickly look around for some means of escape. I would even fake a trip to the bathroom just so I can excuse myself. or if I have been there long and my business is done, I will say goodbye. I used to bear it all for my cousin, because I don't want anybody to think that I am trying to embarrass my own cousin. But it seems like I am not the only one who feels the same way about him, so I don't really bother to whatever goes on his mind.