Talk too much

@Java09 (3075)
United States
January 23, 2010 7:02pm CST
Do you know someone who talks too much and too fast where you can't get a word in?I've met a few people like that and I can't talk to someone like that.People like this give me a head ache and I can't stand to talk to them.What about you?Have you known someone or spoke to someone like this?
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16 responses
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Hi. Just like you, I couldn't stand talking to people who are loud and noisy. It really gives me headache. As much as possible, I minimize contacts/interactions with them unless I have no choice or is required at work.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
I get head aches from listening to it.I can't handle to hear someone who talks too fast and too much.They need to slow down.
• Slovenia
24 Jan 10
oh yeah..I've meet people like this as well..I don't mind people being talkative as I am myself too, but that they don't let you get a word in this is too much. It gets on my nerves too.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
The problem I have is when they don't let me have a chance to answer them.I like to talk too.I get headaches when they talk too much without letting me answer them.
@singuri (571)
• India
24 Jan 10
My father-in-law speaks too fast .It looks as if he is in a hurry whu\ile speaking.It is too difficult to find out what he is saying unless we know him well.He talks too much.His topics are interesting but he don't give chance for others to speak.he keeps on doing it and don't care how others fell about him. I speak fast but I don,t talk much
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
people that talk too fast and too much usually give me a headache.I want to tell them to slow down,but don't want to be rude about it.
@jugsjugs (12967)
24 Jan 10
I know that there are alot of people out there that do that as well as they are the types of people that do not like listening to anyother person as well.I have a friend that do that all the time even if it is on the phone and the conversation always seems o be one sided as well and alot of the things they are saying are the same old things that they have already told you time and time again.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
24 Jan 10
I couldn't talk to your friend,it would drive me crazy.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
24 Jan 10
Yes One of my cousin is a person who talks much and is very fast too. My son was initially a bit fast in talking but now he has grown up and learned to speak slowly and to the point.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
Sometimes I think people don't realize they talk that way.I don't like to be rude to people,sometimes I'll listen and let them talk.
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Hello.:-) I have a friend like that who is a German national. His English is spoken differently from that of a native English man. I can hardly understand sometimes what he is ranting about ( especially when he is drunk). Plus, whenever I can grasp a little of what he is trying to tell me and tried to reply, the sooner I open my mouth, he'd start talking again. Worse, a different topic this time.
• Philippines
9 Jun 10
I also hate being interrupted in the middle of my 'speech'. It is very disrespectful. Some people only want to talk without wanting to hear what other people has to say.... That German friend of mine really talks fast even if not drunk.lol
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Jan 10
hi java yes I have a friend who is a talker but shes lonely and she needs someone to listen so I do,heck I am retired and outside mylotting I am not busy, I know they can drive you nuts but somehow we all have faults and I am sure not perfect either. she also complains all the time about the food, but I am a caring person have been all my life so okay I let her ramble on. who knows maybe she came in this form from Christ himself, anyway I dont turn people away, I just make an excuse after awhile and go on about my business. If I helped her in some way I will feel better. But no I do not snub people.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Well if the person does it out of feelings of lonliness,I would understand and wouldn't be mean in that way.Some do it because they never have someone to talk to.
@teamrose (1492)
• United States
24 Jan 10
I know a lot of people like that. I am probably one of them. Stimulating conversation happens when a bunch of people just jump in and share thoughts. If you have ever conversation like a meeting with each person waiting there time, life would simply be boring. Lighten up and just jump in there and share your thoughts. I you have anything worth listening to, people will shut up and listen.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
When that happens,I'll just sit there and listen.I've been to a few meeting situations where it's hard to get your own thoughts in,so it's good just to listen.
@Cheiyen (317)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
hello, java09! are you referring to a person or to a talking machine? LOL i like to talk myself but not to the extent of getting in the nerves of other people. i believe in talking with sense and if i have nothing good to talk about, i just hold my peace. people who talk too much have too much in their heads. perhaps stress, frustrations, hatred or anger, dreams, observations (they won't let anything come to pass) and whatever you call the others. LOL these people may be the lonely ones and they need attention because they haven't experienced the freedom of speech or expression when they were young or even until this time in their homes. i feel sad for these people you know because i've met quite a number of them ALREADY. you're not responsible to listen to them so just let their words just pass you by. excuse yourself gracefully or answer in a way that you want to end their talking, a subtle way of saying "please stop. i don't wanna hear from you anymore." sure they give you stress and headache so it's a good idea to keep a distance from them, put those earplugs on, show them that you're focused at work or if any of these doesn't work, grab your mug or glass of water and take a few walks outside while you take a deep breath. if you give them the feeling that you're not interested, they'll eventually minimize talking (at least). sitting next to them is not a good idea. that's why my desk is near the door. LOL
@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
Sometimes when the person don't let me get a word in edge wise,I'll start pretending I'm listening to them,when I'm not.I don't want to get all rude about,but I do get a headache from people like this.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Yes, I know those people who talk like that. They talk and talk and talk and by the time they are quiet, I long since forgot what I wanted to say. So I have to let them talk even more and thus I never really get a word. Those people are far from the worst thing in the world but they can wear on your nerves after a while by talking on and on.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
The part that annoys me is that they don't give the other person a chance to answer them.they just rattle on and on.
• United States
24 Jan 10
This is funny because I talk to much and I know I talk to much. Some people do not know that they are annoying and talk way to much.They like to pretend that they do not talk to much a lot of times alot of people who talk to much are professional gossipers. I do not wish to gossip other peoples business and when I am talking to much it is about serious subjects that I am passionate about. But I do sometimes give people time to talk as I do have to breathe..lol
@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
I don't mind a talkative person,but some don't allow another person to answer tham,that's what annoys me.They just go on and on and don't let the other person talk too.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Yes my friend talks too much that she does not let me get a word in so after a while,I just pretend to listen.A talk should be between two persons if it's just one person talking then it's really not a conversation.It's always good to hear what people have to say,but they also have to let you get a word in.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
I guess that would be a good idea when someone don't let you get a word in edge wise.Maybe I'll pretend I'm listening.
24 Jan 10
I know a couple of people like this too and generally find it is because they are so self-obsessed.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
People that talk too much don't let others answer them,they don't give someone else a chance in the conversation.
@redex1 (40)
24 Jan 10
Yes i've known people like this as well. Though wierdly, i think i like listening to people like them because they always have a lot to talk about and it brings new topics into you're life and makes you think about new things and how what there saying could affect you.
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@Java09 (3075)
• United States
14 May 10
I don't mind the talking so much.I just hate when they don't allow me to answer them.It's nice to participate in the conversation.
@allknowing (130067)
• India
24 Jan 10
I take these things in my stride as every human being has some good in them. There are a few who do not allow others to talk least realising that no one listens to them, because after a while our mind gets tired and roams alse where. But if we show signs of boredom may be they will change.
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@novelcai (600)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
hello Java, gosh i dont want to encountered a people like that! they make me pissed! but im still polite and hold my temper as long as i can. in my everyday life my work is to face clients and to talk people. so i also meet people w/ different attitude w/ different cultures and having different ways how to speak. she dont even let me speak on my returned! i need to take paracetamol after that to get rid of my head ache. she is one of my client now all i can do i to excuse my self everytime i see her coming to my counter. beause i just dont want her to see my facial reactions while she is talking so better to say alibi than to make her feel bad that i dont wanna talk to that person :) happy my lotting
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