So it was a work day, and I had to finish up the field work at a client. Got to the client, took much longer then I thought, got done and started to chat with the said client. I soon gathered that she didn't want me to particpate she just wanted to talk.
I don't mind listening to people talking, I actually enjoy it. And being a bit lazy I really enjoy not having to make conversation, if I have someone who can lead the conversation I am a very happy camper. So it didn't bother me that she wanted to talk, it just took me a while to figure it out. I really like her, and she has lots of interesting things to say that I haven't heard before, so I am not complaining, just making an observation. Some people are good talkers.
However, there are those who don't want you to talk and don't let you talk even if you wanted to. Those are people who have a tendency to repeat themselves and there numerous stories ad naseum. I have had a few people in my life (not any more thank goodness.) They will talk about people that you don't know, and won't give you any background on the person they are talking about - for instance Sally just got biten by Georges dog and now they are fueding. Now that could be a really interesting story if only they would tell who they were what there relationship was to them and to each other. But without any background who gives a wiff?
Nobody in my life does that anymore. I guess that is what getting older is all about. You just don't have time for someone who doesn't have time for you.
I don't mind listening to people talking, I actually enjoy it. And being a bit lazy I really enjoy not having to make conversation, if I have someone who can lead the conversation I am a very happy camper. So it didn't bother me that she wanted to talk, it just took me a while to figure it out. I really like her, and she has lots of interesting things to say that I haven't heard before, so I am not complaining, just making an observation. Some people are good talkers.
However, there are those who don't want you to talk and don't let you talk even if you wanted to. Those are people who have a tendency to repeat themselves and there numerous stories ad naseum. I have had a few people in my life (not any more thank goodness.) They will talk about people that you don't know, and won't give you any background on the person they are talking about - for instance Sally just got biten by Georges dog and now they are fueding. Now that could be a really interesting story if only they would tell who they were what there relationship was to them and to each other. But without any background who gives a wiff?
Nobody in my life does that anymore. I guess that is what getting older is all about. You just don't have time for someone who doesn't have time for you.
AMEN!
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean that T3 is saying I actually don't repeat my stories anymore? Or, is does T3 just "tune me out"???
ReplyDeleteI like listening to T3 since she has great insights - I usually learn them by reading the blogs, so I'm super glad for the blogs!