6 Types of People Who Are really hard to Talk To


Certain people are masters at feeding their
own egos. If you’ve ever been cornered by
a particularly insecure or competitive
personality in the professional arena, you
know how miserable these types of
interactions can be.
They make conversation feel like a form of
torture -- but it’s possible to navigate even
the most challenging exchanges with
grace.

1. The braggart. This dialogue-destroyer
emphasizes status and wealth. He’ll share
how much money he makes, with the
conversation constantly revolving around
his brand new Ferrari or his Fifth Avenue
apartment.
Often, the not-so-humble brags are
delivered indirectly. He’ll tell you how the
insurance on his yacht has skyrocketed in
the past year, or how he wishes his
girlfriend would stop buying Ankara bags.
Whenever you run into a braggart,
acknowledge his good fortune and then
change the subject.

2. The rumormonger. This person is
always at the center of gossip and drama.
She’ll involve herself in everybody else’s
personal lives and make it her business to
spread juicy rumors.
Whenever you run into a rumormonger,
change the subject -- or better yet, excuse
yourself. Most importantly, never share
anything confidential with her. If she’s
spreading other people’s personal
business around, you can bet she’ll do the
same thing with yours.

3. The one-upper. This person will let you
know that, whatever you’ve done, he’s got
a story to top it. “Oh, you just got back
from scaling Mount Kilimanjaro? That’s a
good beginner’s trip. Climbing Everest was
one of the most rewarding experiences of
my life.”
The one-upper likes to feel important. It
can be a challenge -- but be patient and
ask questions. “It’s great to meet a fellow
mountain climber. What was the most
challenging part of your Everest trip?”

4. The hard-hearted. This individual has
no filter. She says whatever’s on her mind
with no concern for others’ feelings.
Typically, this person isn’t deliberately
hurtful, but she lacks an ability to express
herself without it being perceived as
negative or rude. “You’re looking super
skinny. Have a chocolate brownie. You
could stand to gain a few pounds.”
Avoid the temptation to respond
defensively. The best way to handle this
situation is to kill her with kindness or
deflect the comment with humor or flattery.
“Thank you for your concern. I’m trying to
lose a few pounds so I can look as good as
you!”

5. The brain-picker. This person takes and
never gives back. He’ll corner you and ask
endless questions, always looking for free
advice. “You’re a dermatologist? Will you
look at this mole on my arm? Should I be
concerned?” Don’t dispense your valuable
knowledge for free. Respond with
something like, “Call my office first thing
Monday morning and my assistant will
schedule an appointment for you.”

6. The rambler. We’ve all had the
experience of being held hostage by a
rambler at a networking event. This person
talks at you instead of with you. She thinks
she’s being social by speaking, but
monopolizes the conversation and exhibits
all the traits of a chronic non-listener --
often interrupting.
Try to introduce the rambler to someone
else or excuse yourself politely. Make sure
to engage and stay in control of the
conversation, however, before you
disengage.

please take this to the front page moderator.... its so educative

In your post Op, you mention some SHE's are the HE not guilty of those.

What if you must not excuse yourself.
You are in a cocktail with important colleagues in attendance and your seat had already been allocated to you and you sit face to face with the braggat, what do you do to endure the next 45mins.

tune d braggart out....eavesdrop on d nearby table