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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

Just tell them to shut their trap and give their arse a chance

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just tell them to shut their trap and give their arse a chance

I'd love to!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh dear just have just described me ,my youngest just says for God sake mam shut up

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

"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.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

"Just tell them to shut their trap and give their arse a chance

I'd love to!

To be fair I know someone like this and it’s annoying as fuck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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 *ab jamesMan
over a year ago

ribble valley

Self confessed chatterbox here. Yes, people often tell me to shut up. Everybody mentions it. But it's better than awkward silences I suppose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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

"Self confessed chatterbox here. Yes, people often tell me to shut up. Everybody mentions it. But it's better than awkward silences I suppose.

Agreed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *oneyBear100Couple
over a year ago

Gatwick area

"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?

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 *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I'm one of those I'm afraid! And yes I know I'm doing it and it's not a nervous thing ! I just cant shut up! If there is a silence I fill it! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shut up and kiss me" usually works

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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 *ersnickety PantsWoman
over a year ago

Club Meets Only

Give them a roll of duct tape for Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *rednwilma1Couple
over a year ago

york

"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 *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"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

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Talk over them. I can be very loud Ms Poppins

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By *ongueTwistererMan
over a year ago

telford/ shrewsbury/ bridgnorth/ wolverhampton

I just keep nodding at them lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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.

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When this happens at work, i just get real busy really quickly!!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"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.

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

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guilty

and I even know I’m doing it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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

"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.

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 "

you Granny.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South

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

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a chatterbox

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

Most of them are exceedingly lonely or have other issues...

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"I’m a chatterbox

See what I mean ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"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

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)
over a year ago

"I’m a chatterbox

See what I mean ?

. I have sooooooo many issues!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used yo have a guy at work like this. Everyone would quickly get out of his way when they saw him.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m a chatterbox

See what I mean ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I have a friend who does this - no filter! Goes to extreme lengths of explaining everything in great detail.... I just switch off

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"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

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"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
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"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
over a year ago

"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) OP
over a year ago

"Most of them are exceedingly lonely or have other issues...

Yeah it must have something to do with mental health.

I'm trying my best to be kind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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