Talk, talk, talk
By Susan
@HazySue (39268)
Gouverneur, New York
September 6, 2016 11:34am CST
Have you ever run across someone who talks constantly? They talk about nothing, they talk about everything. They talk about what they know, they talk about what they don't know.
They just talk it seems to hear themselves talk.
You can't seem to get in a word edgewise.
What do you do in this case? Do you sit and listen and try to jump into their conversation once in a while?
I used to. I don't mean to sound rude but when this happens I write posts in my head to use here later.
I think Jimmy Durante said it best: "My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe."
Am I terrible?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
7 Sep 16
There are many people like that.They never listen to others.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
19 Sep 16
@silvermist a perfect example of cacophony.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
9 Sep 16
@silvermist we have a couple of neighbors like that. You should hear what happens when they are here at the same time.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
7 Sep 16
i reckon 't depends'n the situation?? i'm prone to rattlin' non-stop when i'm nervous 'n folks make me mighty nervous.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
9 Sep 16
@HazySue ah, the hubs's a friend like that :) i'm quick to tell him he's full 'f hooey 'n jest walk 'way 
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
9 Sep 16
@crazyhorseladycx you are so understanding. I am talking about people who think they know everything and want to make sure everyone knows it.
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@much2say (55616)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Sep 16
Oh yes! I am around many parents because of my kids' schools . . . and we all know who the "talkers" are 
. It's mostly not a bad thing, but there are times when you just have to step out of these conversations and say "Sorry, gotta go!" . . . sometimes they get to be too much!
. It's mostly not a bad thing, but there are times when you just have to step out of these conversations and say "Sorry, gotta go!" . . . sometimes they get to be too much!1 person likes this
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
6 Sep 16
lol I know a few people like that. I tend to tone them out after awhile. They never give anybody else chance to say anything. It is all about them.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
6 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe I have noticed that even when it is not all about them it is all about them.
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@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
20 Sep 16
there are times I cannot stand it if the person literally talks non-stop. Especially when I am busy doing other more important things... It can be frustrating to me..I will just slightly frown, continue to do my stuff and hear instead of listen until I hear the important part. Then, I will ask them to repeat that part.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
21 Sep 16
@XinfulThotz it is so distracting. It even distracts from what they are saying when they talk, talk, talk.
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@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
21 Sep 16
@HazySue haha. True. but they don't realize it. What to do?
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@fizzytom (752)
• Maribor, Slovenia
6 Sep 16
Oh yes, I know a few of them. I own a shop and I have a couple of customers who come in to buy something small and end up there for what feels like hours. It's especially difficult to say something to somebody who's there to give you money.
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@psanasangma (7288)
• India
7 Sep 16
In this case I cannot judge a person whom you are referring
most of the people they talk so much because either they are always alone and no one to listen to them or they are seeking attention or some problem
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
9 Sep 16
@psanasangma it is true is some cases. I am talking about people that are out there with others all the time.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
7 Sep 16
The perfect example is my sister @HazySue . 4 hours every Sunday on the phone. Just shoot me.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
9 Sep 16
@nanette64 I guess we all have somebody who can talk your ear off.
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@rina110383 (24492)
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7 Sep 16
I have a guy friend who talks constantly. He tells me everything he knows about law which I also know because he's a colleague in the legal profession. Everytime he starts talking, I start day dreaming about things.
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@AutumnSnow (4583)
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6 Sep 16
Boy do I ever. My so called uncle is like that he can talk for 2 hours and not say nothing.lol (at least nothing I will remember or care about) and God forbid you try and get a word in that turns into another 1 hour.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
6 Sep 16
@AutumnSnow have you ever noticed that if you do manage to interrupt them and get a word in edgewise they will not miss a beat but pick up your comment and run with it?
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@AutumnSnow (4583)
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6 Sep 16
@HazySue oh yeah sometimes I can't stand talking to him.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
7 Sep 16
he he...ha ha J D got it right
I stop listening....and say hmmm ...thy don't notice or care..
There is a story Dumb Wife of Cheapside...
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
9 Sep 16
@responsiveme I think the gift of gab is great as long as there is a give and take.
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@celticeagle (167025)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Sep 16
So true. But they aren't all women. Jimmy Durante was great.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
6 Sep 16
@celticeagle true enough but I just love the quote.
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