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I'm 16 and a serious over-talker, especially when I'm excited or nervous. People get very irritated with me, and I don't know how to stop. Please help me break this habit.
~Gabby
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BREATHE!relax when you're talking.try not to get too excited.
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i have the same problem. when i realise i've been going on about something for too long and nobody cares, i realise, but dont want to like stop talking straight off in fear of looking silly. but do it anyway. just stop. stop dead at what you were saying. you'll start doing it less often because when you stop speaking, you'll feel embarassed. works for me anyway because after i while i've started realising what i'm doing alot more. sorry if this all sounds like rubbish....
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Before yelling out words, say them in your head first. That should slow you down a bit, and help you determine if it is even necessary to say. And pay attention to the tone of your voice. You don't have to yell what you are saying. I find that's what's annyoing when I am surrounded by a lot of younger girls, they are always yelling rather than talking. Also pay attention and listen more, rather then having a comment for everything.
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hey gabby. its not easy to totally break a habit of something like that but heres a tip. when your talking to someone.. look at their facial expressions and when it seems to look annoyed.. cut it short. mmkay. lol hope i helped.
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sam
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don't just think, "I have to stop talking"; think, "i have to start listening". people like others to ask what's going on in their lives. after someone's game, test, or audition, ask, "how did it go?" also, remember that only your grandma wants to know every detail! all your convos don't have to be 50-50, but just make sure the person you're talking to gets a chance to do something besides nod.
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