Weekend七选五

One day recently, Jean, a young woman, started her conversation with me by complaining about one of her co-workers. 1 “Today he asked me how my weekend went, and before I could say a word he started telling me about everything he had done.” We all know someone like this man—people who talk without listening, who seem to think that what they have to say is as fascinating (吸引人的) to everyone else as it is to them. 2 Here are some simple suggestions that might help:

First, listen—but not for too long. As you are listening, try to formulate (构想) for yourself what this person is trying to communicate: Is it a wish to be admired? 3 A feeling that they cannot manage?

After listening for a little while and formulating what they are trying to communicate, ask them if they would mind terribly if you interrupt them. If they say, “Let me just finish this thought,” respond gently with something like, “Oh, I thought you had finished.” 4 It’s really not damaging to tell someone who you’ve been listening to for some time that you’re really sorry, but you have work you have to do and you’ll have to continue this conversation later. And if they are the kind of person who comes back later to continue the conversation, just say, “No, sorry. I’m busy right now.” 5 A. Talking is part of what we humans do.

B. A thought that they cannot get out of their head?

C. This is totally all right, because, finally, you have the right to protect your own schedule.

D. “The man does not stop talking,” she said.

E. He talks about himself because he thinks he is more interesting than anyone else he knows.

F. So what can you do if you’re troubled by a person who talks too much?

G. Stop the conversation when it goes on too long.

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