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The truth is, a conversation is an exchange of ideas between by two or more people. If only one person is talking, that is a lecture and not something people want at a social gathering. I think I knew that before.
In a blog post I wrote earlier in the year I talked about conversation starters. I was so full of information on that day I didn't know what to do with myself. Not today...today I am going to be quiet. Real Simple said it all. They have even come up with two words that will get you out of a dreadful conversation gracefully. Simply begin the sentence with "I need.....". For example, "I need to check on the pot roast." is the perfect exit line even if you are not the cook. When you know this tip, you can escape from me. On the other hand, if you are on the receiving end of the "I need....", you will know you are boring someone to death. Either way, it is all good.
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Thank you Real Simple for 10 Rules of Small Talk by Jennifer Tung. Everyone is very grateful for the information. :)
Link: Etiquette Advice on modern manners.
Link: Etiquette Advice on modern manners.
One of my favorite tips from a child psychology professor: "Never miss an opportunity to shut up." What I like most about this post is the distinction between a conversation and a lecture. I've listened to people tell such long stories, it's painful to keep paying attention. That said, bad conversationalists don't worry about being bad conversationalists. Good conversationalists do, and you're probably one of those.
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Would it be okay to say "I need to shoot myself if you don't stop talking?"
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I love the child psychology professor's words of wisdom. I need a t-shirt with "I need to be quiet." stamped on the front. Maybe it could have a flap I could lift that would say "I need to shoot myself ". Thank you ladies for stopping by.
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