How can a person tell her to shut her yap and let someone else talk without being offensive?
2006-11-20 05:13:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have an aunt like that too, but before you holla JAY ZUZ KEE RIEST! SHUT YER HOLE!! NOBODY GIVES A SHEET!! remember, she has lotsa lotsa money, honey.
2006-11-20 10:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by turtle girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have a chance (she pauses or stops to take a drink, etc.), jump in and bring someone else into the conversation. Or, say "Excuse me, Susie may have something to say."
You didn't say how old you are. I say this because if you are older (21 or so), you could bring her aside and say very nicely that she may be monopolizing the conversation and not realize it. Does she live by herself? She may be lonely and want some attention.
We all know someone who monopolizes conversations. If your aunt is a nice person and not an aggressive sort, she may be able to take your comments in the spirit in which they are given.
Do you have any other relatives who can sort of do an "intervention?" Before the next family gathering, take her aside and kindly tell her to let someone else talk and listen carefully to what others are saying. She may learn something!
2006-11-20 13:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is such a good question!! I have a sister-in-law who is also in love with the sound of her own voice. I can't wait to read some of the answers to this one. The only thing I can think of is either find something elso to do to take you out of the conversation or just put on the most bored expression you can. I always hate to call her on it because she is such a nice person, I don't want to permanently alienate her.
2006-11-20 13:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Murphyboy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She might have a moderate to profound hearing loss. Elderly people with these type hearing loss often compensate for not being able to hear by talking. They are often unaware that they are doing so. Rather than telling her to "shut her yap," you may want to consider having her hearing checked.
2006-11-20 13:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by Gin Martini 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a relative like that. You can say "Let someone else talk for awhile." without being mean about it. Just make a joke of it and don't say it out of anger or annoyance. Just say you want to know what someone else has to say. Say you want to know about uncle so and so's such and such. If she cuts you off hit her with a frying pan!
2006-11-20 14:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by Bert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave the room. OR just act like i'm going to fall asleep to let them know that i'm tired of her conversation. I know people that talk all the time like that and its so annoying.
2006-11-20 13:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, and the whole time you keep thinking " respect my elders"
Just jump inwhenever you get the chance, and don't take a lot of breaths, so she can't cut you off.
2006-11-20 13:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by danksprite420 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell those who wants to speak put up their hands like in a class and say "can I speak now?".
2006-11-20 16:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This works for every loud mouth that just wont shut up.say burrito every chance u get.dont say anything else.if asked what just say it again.she will not be able to concentrate and will allow plenty of time to talk.she will associate burrito with talking to much.you wont have to offend she will just come to this conclusion.its like spraying a dog with water when it barks,it doesnt get mad or sad it just stops barking.aunt=dog ,burrito=water
2006-11-20 13:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by foreveryoung 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How old is "older" and has she been like this all her life? If she hasn't been like this all her life maybe she should see a doc. My mother was like that in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
2006-11-20 13:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋