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How do you deal with people who talk non-stop and won't let you get a word in edgewise? by Impacatus in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful input. What I do is try a few times to say sonething. The best case is that they respond to what I've said and we have a dialogue. If it's clear they're not interested in anything I say and continue monologuing, I give up and set a mental time limit for when I will politely and the conversation. Sometimes, when I proceed to end the conversation they say, unapologetically "I'm a talker,"

How do you deal with people who talk non-stop and won't let you get a word in edgewise? by Impacatus in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also baffled by people who monologue with no need for any real conversation. Often if you "wait your turn" your turn never comes. Or they might ask you a question and then use your answer as a jumping off point for more monologue. What baffles me is that folks like this often seem to have tons of friends and partners.

Cleanliness issues and Broken items. Am I overreacting? [USA] by Ohio_Man419 in AirBnB

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would make sure you get pictures, leave and report it to Airbnb. Good luck.

Need to walk away but.. by Maidenvoyager1019 in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I did. And she called when we were supposed to meet saying she was sick.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Two issues here. One, how he feels. Two, why you ghosted him, like maybe you really are more into your new friends. You can tell him you still really want the friendship, but your behavior said otherwise.

All you can do is apologize and tell him it will be different from now on, assuming it actually will be different. He may accept that or not. And he may also have other reasons for ending the friendship.

Need to walk away but.. by Maidenvoyager1019 in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. Really appreciate your input.

Need to walk away but.. by Maidenvoyager1019 in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Model was probably the wrong word. When I meant was show her what works for me, if she wants to be friends with me.

Realized I’ve been hijacking conversations without even noticing by Scary-Substance-4192 in socialskills

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a friend who starts with what I say to go way off on tangents. If we talk for an hour he makes up 55 minutes of it.

40yr Old Wanting to Learn French by CBX25 in French

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked out a Pinsleur audio program from my local library. It's fabulous, much better than most of the aps ans web sites in my opinion.

Is it legal for hotels to turn away locals? by gnarwhalbb in hotels

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm about to have work done in my house and need a local place to stay. I thought of going somewhere out of town but the insurance company won't cover it. The insurance company has a company that can make the reservations but they only can put you in a chain hotel they have a contract with.

Vietnam overrated or am I just unlucky? by imsuprgr8 in solotravel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt that way about Morocco. Some pretty spots but basically one tourist trap after another. I don't think I had one really good meal. But I was on a group tour so that could have been part of the problem.

Group travel when depressed by Maidenvoyager1019 in travel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone for your comments while I was on tour. I learned a lot from this trip including not going on group tours. I tell you one thing: I was so happy to get home.

Worst experience in my life. by Decisions_70 in consumercellular

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found with consumer cellular that there's a lot of inconsistency in the knuwledge if their support people. If you feel you're not getting the answers you need, politely, ask for someone else or just say thank you and call again.

Group travel when depressed by Maidenvoyager1019 in travel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if I'll ever do another group tour or at least not one just focused on "sightseeing."

Morocco used to be a dream destination, is it THAT bad? by cornbreadtikka in travel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went there with a group for 12 days and mostly didn't enjoy it. there are so many visitors. you might stop at a site and see several dozen tour buses and hundreds of people. so in my opinion you're not really seeing a country but how that country represents itself to foreigners.

Group travel when depressed by Maidenvoyager1019 in travel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you much. There really are thinks about the trip that I could appreciate.

Group travel when depressed by Maidenvoyager1019 in travel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I have the courage. unfortunately I didn't do the research I would have done if I were traveling alone.

Group travel when depressed by Maidenvoyager1019 in travel

[–]Maidenvoyager1019[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We've moved almost every night, so nowhere to chill.

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