How to Tell If You Talk Too Much
Some people just have too much information to reveal, stories to tell and experiences to share, which is why they spend more time talking and less time listening during a conversation. If this unbalance is created occasionally, there is nothing wrong with it. However, if a person makes a habit of using their tongue far more than his/her ears, then it can become a problem for them and a nuisance for others. People are bound to start feeling annoyed by such a person and looks for ways to avoid their company.
If you have been getting a feeling lately that maybe you talk too much, but are not really sure, then you should look for certain signs and hints that will help you ascertain if you really have become somewhat of a chatterbox. You can then start taking necessary steps to cut down on your habit.
Instructions
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You need to ask yourself if you give the person enough time to talk during a conversation. Be honest while answering this question, as it will help you a lot in knowing whether you talk a lot or not. A normal, balanced conversation is one in which everyone gets an equal opportunity to talk. Ask yourself if you give other people a chance to talk, or if you keep talking yourself, forcing others to listen. If your conversations are not balanced, then you are most likely talking too much.
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Do a bit of an analysis of your conversations to know the ratio between the time that you spend talking and the time you remain quiet and listen. While a balanced conversation would require a ratio of 1:1, you will be doing just fine even if you dominate the conversation 75 percent. Anything above this percentage is a clear indication that you are talking too much.
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Sit down and try to recall anything that you learnt from a recent conversation. A person is more prone to learn something during a conversation when they remain quiet and pay attention to what the other person is saying. If you do not remember learning anything, then there is a good chance that you were spending way more time talking than listening.
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Observe the body language of people when you are talking too much. If you see them crossing their arms, breaking eye contact or beginning to move away while you are still talking, then you are probably talking too much and maybe need to stop.
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If your conversations are frequently ending with the other person telling you that they have to leave or have someone waiting for them, then there is a chance that they are simply making this excuse to get away from you because you are talking too much.
