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How to stop conversational hogs

How to Stop Conversational Hogs

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Dear J . . .

Dear J: I’ve always wanted to know: What’s the kindest, yet most-effective way to deal with people who hog conversational balls, hold court, lecture, repeat stories (mainly about themselves and/or people unknown to everyone else)? They’ll recite entire passages from… Continue Reading →

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