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Old Jan 28, 2018, 02:51 AM
ArchieAus ArchieAus is offline
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Yes , the way you describe it I can see how that would be a very frustrating scenario . I think it is possible that people that want to talk ( not converse) gravitate to people who will facilitate that . My own mother who I have no relationship with will talk for an hour without stopping , saying absolutely nothing . If I'm unfortunate enough to have to be in her presence for that time I stare off into space not listening .It makes no difference to her . It's often several years have passed between meetings .
I guess the talker/listener thing works for some people . Was once in a bar in Trier in Germany , only other people in the bar were a middle aged couple . One of the couple spoke almost non stop for at least an hr . The other never said a word just stared ahead occasionally pursing their lips or nodding slightly . They both seemed quite happy . I was transfixed 😀 That may have been a one off occasion between them , but it looked like a long tradition .
I have no skills as far as methods to convince someone they should show respect for your time in a conversation I'm sorry . I'm glad you are enjoying the writing .
Thanks for this!
Fisto