What do you think of people who monopolize the conversation, and talk only about themselves...?
80374
What? YOu actually know someone who will yap about himself/herself?? I never do that. I am such a nice person to talk to, but I never monolpolise a discussion; i let the other to say Yes or No. I have knowledge about everything, I have something to add about anything one may say. How can someon go on blowing his/her own trumpet? I am such a well read person, i never do that. I am so intelligent that I understand what people will say and I complete their sentences.\n\nSo, what were you saying about people who monopolize a conversation? Oh I know' I know..there are these bad people.. How do people stand them.\n\nLOL , I am on 'their' side..LOL
688365
no they dont.\nit puzzles me on why ppl are so interested to talk abt them,but do nothing.
215117
They are only talking behind your back to make themselves look better.  People who talk about others are always trying to make themselves look better in someone else's eyes.  Guys also give each other a hard time and not think too much about it.  Maybe you should just ignore this kind of behavior.  Don't practice it either.  As you say, they are being immature.  Be the mentor, not the little kid.
88529
It is technically against the rules, but I don't think it's a bad thing. Just try to do it in a more subtle way. Answer one of their questions and at the end say that you'd like to chat.
439417
I noticed (via violation) they 'frown' on any kind of joking or make belief 'gossip' about them, naturally the\nviolation notice said something else. If we have to be \n'robotic' with our q's& a's, that wouldn't be a whole heck of a lot of fun now would it?
728866
Usually I would say that they pretty much do this on a daily basis, but then again, I should be one to talk since I do the same thing. I'm a Democrat and I've done more of my fair share of slander and rudeness, mainly out of retaliation against the Republicans. However, I think it tends to go both ways.
723483
Good luck.\n\nIt's what they do, they talk about all the stuff that you thought was personal and private to all of their friends for no good reason.
1066788
Becasuse gossip is how people express themselves but we shouldnt do it.\n\n\nGOD bless you.
374813
I'm not the type to confront ppl. So I tend to let those Dopey Big-Headed ppl get to me. I often bottle up my emotions and take it out on others. It's not right, I wish I was the type of person to put dopey big-headed ppl in their place and make them have a small head. thank you.
954916
Or, maybe they kind of knew that you didn't really mean things in a bad way, or the way it sounded.  I have had conversations with people like what you describe (me, being the one who you think should be pissed off), and I just considered it something that they didn't mean, or not how it sounded.  If, later on, it really was meant in the bad way, I would find out about in some way or another.
1156071
Yes. They are all-around us. More discussion may be harmful.
488090
from personal experience: no matter what age, religion, education or how much money you have we all tend to do it at some point or another.  we all gossip about everyone from celebrities, friends, coworkers or even family member's. we may have different reason such as a form of complains about the other person, envy , and just plain bored.  i came to the conclusion that everyone those whether they believe or not . so i guess it's part of human nature. it might be wrong but that's life.  it seems that it becomes more that just a conversations when person "A" and "b" are talking about person "c" and then person "A" goes and tells persons "C" what person "B" said about her.  that's really when it becomes a problem  we should  just learn to take it as a conversation and that all it is
927486
I talk to myself all the time.  I sometimes do it at stores...you wont believe the odd looks I get from people.  I can't help it though...I just find myself thinking out loud.  I don't know why I do it either.  I have always talked to myself.  I've heard said that if you respond to yourself then you are truly crazy...I'm waiting for them to take me away...it could happen anytime....*looks around worried*
517337
I think most people feel the same way you do.  I always find that carefully listening to people & then asking them questions about themselves is a great way to start a conversation. Most people like to talk about their likes, dislikes, etc. & just need an invitation to do so.
760958
This behavior is evenly divided by both parties and all professions.  To me the bigger problem is the hypocrisy and telling others how to live their lives while they are living a lie daily, hourly, deceiving those who trust them, their families, anyone who cares about them.\n\nI respect people who live honest lives and refrain from deceiving or judging others.\n\nAgain, the hypocrisy is reprehensible!  The audacity to think you are better than another, know more than another and judge another is beyond any other behavior I can imagine.
520648
I KNOW!!! Like if I'm just talking to some guy in private about nothing in particular, people go all pyscho and think we're hooking up............
501802
Amen!!\n\nI believe our "labeling system" is due in part to ignorance. People, in general, don't want to work at getting to know other people...they just base their own opinions on the gossip and opinions of others.\n\nGetting to know each other would require responsibility and a little bit of work, on our parts. Some people just don't want to be bothered, and that's incredibly sad.\n\nThank God I'm not one of them! How are ya...it's nice to meet you!!