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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking 
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
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I'd tell you if I could get a word in edgeways. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My niece is like this but she has ADHD and we tell her to her face she's a chatterbox.
Anyone else I just look bored and it sucks the energy from me. I tend to just walk away after a few minutes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There's a woman like this at work
She drives me insane
Since re-opening after furlough, the office moved round and she now sits directly opposite me
I don't start conversations any more cos there's only 8 hours in a working day and any given trigger can start a monologue that lasts longer than that  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Self confessed chatterbox here. Yes, people often tell me to shut up. Everybody mentions it. But it's better than awkward silences I suppose.  "
My silences are never awkward. |
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
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On or off scene? If it's on, pin the fecker down and sit on their face. Should keep em quiet for a while  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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if you want to see how to shut someone up who keeps talking youtube the scene from jackie brown when melanie is winding up robert de niro in the car park |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I believe (always a good start) that I'm an entertaining chatterer, especially if I can keep my story in a line and actually get to the end with minimal deviations  I actively remind myself to listen to others too though. |
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
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Don't ever tell anyone to shut up
1. Say , Excuse me a minute. Then fuck off for half an hour or for good.
2. Say, What was that sorry ? I didn't hear it. Then smile and listen.
3. Keep 'mishearing'...... Like when she says.... so Janet put the cakes on the table ... You say.... Linda??? She'll go ... no Janet..... you say ......Ahhhhhhh gotcha so Linda put the cakes on the table ? She says.... Yes Linda.... You say .. What was she doing with cakes ? She'll say ....... fucking hell weren't you listening ? Fuck off will you, I can't be arsed with you!!! You say ..... ooopsies sos babe. She's already fucked off to tell someone you're a waste of space.
4. When she's finished talking say .... God the exact same thing happened to me and then tell EXACTLY the same story but BIGGER n BETTER and TWICE as LONG and see how long she listens for.
5. Smile while you listen then when she's finished take your ear buds out and say What ???
6. Smile while you listen and remember that people don't last for ever x |
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
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I don't know if they do or not.
I worked with a woman who would not shut up. She'd ask you a question then answer it. I have no idea why.
Another talker I know is due to anxiety.
Yet another one was a very early sign of dementia.
You can't stop them talking without upsetting them. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
Don't ever tell anyone to shut up
1. Say , Excuse me a minute. Then fuck off for half an hour or for good.
2. Say, What was that sorry ? I didn't hear it. Then smile and listen.
3. Keep 'mishearing'...... Like when she says.... so Janet put the cakes on the table ... You say.... Linda??? She'll go ... no Janet..... you say ......Ahhhhhhh gotcha so Linda put the cakes on the table ? She says.... Yes Linda.... You say .. What was she doing with cakes ? She'll say ....... fucking hell weren't you listening ? Fuck off will you, I can't be arsed with you!!! You say ..... ooopsies sos babe. She's already fucked off to tell someone you're a waste of space.
4. When she's finished talking say .... God the exact same thing happened to me and then tell EXACTLY the same story but BIGGER n BETTER and TWICE as LONG and see how long she listens for.
5. Smile while you listen then when she's finished take your ear buds out and say What ???
6. Smile while you listen and remember that people don't last for ever x "
Omg you're one of them aren't you Granny |
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
Don't ever tell anyone to shut up
1. Say , Excuse me a minute. Then fuck off for half an hour or for good.
2. Say, What was that sorry ? I didn't hear it. Then smile and listen.
3. Keep 'mishearing'...... Like when she says.... so Janet put the cakes on the table ... You say.... Linda??? She'll go ... no Janet..... you say ......Ahhhhhhh gotcha so Linda put the cakes on the table ? She says.... Yes Linda.... You say .. What was she doing with cakes ? She'll say ....... fucking hell weren't you listening ? Fuck off will you, I can't be arsed with you!!! You say ..... ooopsies sos babe. She's already fucked off to tell someone you're a waste of space.
4. When she's finished talking say .... God the exact same thing happened to me and then tell EXACTLY the same story but BIGGER n BETTER and TWICE as LONG and see how long she listens for.
5. Smile while you listen then when she's finished take your ear buds out and say What ???
6. Smile while you listen and remember that people don't last for ever x
Omg you're one of them aren't you Granny "
No. But fuck do I become one when I meet one. Once I realise they are never going to shut up I 'take over' ..... it's gentle but effective. |
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over a year ago
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
I'd tell you if I could get a word in edgeways. "
Shut it you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
Don't ever tell anyone to shut up
1. Say , Excuse me a minute. Then fuck off for half an hour or for good.
2. Say, What was that sorry ? I didn't hear it. Then smile and listen.
3. Keep 'mishearing'...... Like when she says.... so Janet put the cakes on the table ... You say.... Linda??? She'll go ... no Janet..... you say ......Ahhhhhhh gotcha so Linda put the cakes on the table ? She says.... Yes Linda.... You say .. What was she doing with cakes ? She'll say ....... fucking hell weren't you listening ? Fuck off will you, I can't be arsed with you!!! You say ..... ooopsies sos babe. She's already fucked off to tell someone you're a waste of space.
4. When she's finished talking say .... God the exact same thing happened to me and then tell EXACTLY the same story but BIGGER n BETTER and TWICE as LONG and see how long she listens for.
5. Smile while you listen then when she's finished take your ear buds out and say What ???
6. Smile while you listen and remember that people don't last for ever x "
I  you Granny. |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I can’t be around folk like that, they drain my energy too much. Although to be fair I think being able to chat to anyone, about anything, is a wonderful gift to have. As long as they listen.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
I don't know if they do or not.
I worked with a woman who would not shut up. She'd ask you a question then answer it. I have no idea why.
Another talker I know is due to anxiety.
Yet another one was a very early sign of dementia.
You can't stop them talking without upsetting them. "
I think these people don't really care about a response - they just want to talk at you 
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"And I don't mean the fun kind.
The kind of people that just never stop talking
How do you tell them to shut up without being offensive?
Do you think they know they're doing it?
I don't know if they do or not.
I worked with a woman who would not shut up. She'd ask you a question then answer it. I have no idea why.
Another talker I know is due to anxiety.
Yet another one was a very early sign of dementia.
You can't stop them talking without upsetting them.
I think these people don't really care about a response - they just want to talk at you
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Yes. They aren't interested in you at all. It isn't a conversation, you're an audience to them, no more. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"There's a woman like this at work
She drives me insane
Since re-opening after furlough, the office moved round and she now sits directly opposite me
I don't start conversations any more cos there's only 8 hours in a working day and any given trigger can start a monologue that lasts longer than that "
You're going to have to move.
8 hours of being talked at 5 days a week is going to drive you insane |
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"I can’t be around folk like that, they drain my energy too much. Although to be fair I think being able to chat to anyone, about anything, is a wonderful gift to have. As long as they listen.
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I agree! I don’t do small mundane drivel |
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"I’m a chatterbox
See what I mean ? 
I waffle when I’m nervous. I sometimes meet people come away and think wtf did I just say! "
You don't waffle when nervous. You shine excitedly in unfamiliar situations. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m a chatterbox
See what I mean ?
I waffle when I’m nervous. I sometimes meet people come away and think wtf did I just say! "
nerves turn me mute or monosyllabic- I'll usually come out with a random word like giraffe or something and sound like I'm a nutter |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m a chatterbox
See what I mean ?
I waffle when I’m nervous. I sometimes meet people come away and think wtf did I just say!
You don't waffle when nervous. You shine excitedly in unfamiliar situations. "
Yes yes you’re right Granny! That’s what I meant but you put it so much better |
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"There's a woman like this at work
She drives me insane
Since re-opening after furlough, the office moved round and she now sits directly opposite me
I don't start conversations any more cos there's only 8 hours in a working day and any given trigger can start a monologue that lasts longer than that "
In a confined work space that would do my head in |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I can’t be around folk like that, they drain my energy too much. Although to be fair I think being able to chat to anyone, about anything, is a wonderful gift to have. As long as they listen.
I agree! I don’t do small mundane drivel "
But don't you care about what Noah has in his packed lunch box and that he will only eat ham?
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By (user no longer on site)
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I was stuck behind a women at the checkouts this morning who wouldn’t shut the fuck up, heard her life history in the time it took Doris to scan her items. Dunno if it’s a form of therapy for them, but I just want to get in and get out as fast as possible. |
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