6 Types of people who ruin a conversation

They know more than you and everyone else, they wear price tags for the world to see their value or just can't keep their noses out of other people's business. We have all run into people that are just impossible to have a decent conversation with.

At some point or another we have all run into people that are just impossible to have a decent conversation with.  Either they know more than you or anyone else, they wear price tags for the world to see their value or just can't keep their noses out of other people's business.

Some conversations are just torture because you just can't seem to get anywhere and are totally wiped out by the time that person has left the scene.  Here are some of the leading types of personalities that you wish would just pass you by:

My Wealth Is Me

You know the guy who starts a conversation by sharing his enormous wealth and lifestyle.  He will tell you how much money he makes, how much he spent on his Lamborghini or that 5th Avenue penthouse.  Not only do these people go on a bragging feast but they are hoping you are going to become enamored with the mere mention of their name.  The best you can do in this situation is acknowledge his wonderful life and try to change the subject as quickly and graciously as you can.

The Busy Body

This type of person rarely has any form of shame or guilt about dragging others into the mud.  This person is in the center of every story about every person she has come in contact with.  She gets off on stories that make others look tarnished or damaged goods, that's the only way she can feel superior.

Avoid this person at all costs.  If you are stuck, change the subject as quickly as possible and never, ever share any information about yourself.  If she slams everyone else, she'll do the same to you and you know it!  If possible just excuse yourself with any reason you can come with such as “Oh I see someone I need to speak with, we'll talk later” and run!

I Can Do Anything Better Than You

No matter what you did on vacation, no matter what grade you got in school, no matter what designer dress you bought at a great price, this person has one up on you.  OK, so you visited the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, she got a personal tour by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Director of Antiquities, through tombs the public isn't allowed in!

These people must feel important at all cost but try and show as much patience as you possibly can. Say something to the effect “Isn't Egyptology a fascinating subject and it's nice to know you share that interest also.”  “What facet did you enjoy the most?”

Just Has To Step In It Whenever They Open Their Mouths

These people usually do not mean harm by their comments, but 9 out of 10 times they offend someone or hurt their feelings.  They just have no tact and can't figure out how to say something without it coming out totally wrong. “That's a cute little dress, but the color is all wrong for you.”  As much as you might want to haul off and hit them, just take a deep breath and say “Oh I know but I do so love the color that I wear it once in a while.”  “This color would look wonderful on you!”  Then just walk away.

The Brain Grabber

These people are forever looking for advice, looking for a freebie or something else but never give anything back.  If you are a doctor, he or she has a sharp pain in their side and want you to diagnose it right then and there.  Most doctors know better than to give out free advise at a party.  One, their services are not free and two, if they miss-diagnose, this person will probably try and bring a law suit!  Ask them to call your office in the morning and leave it at that.

Talk, Talk, Talk And Talk Some More: We've all been cornered by the chronic talker who interrupts in the middle of sentence, never listens and never shuts up!  By monopolizing the conversation, she thinks she's being the perfect social butterfly but all she's exhibiting is a total incapability to listen to someone else.

Best remedy is to either introduce her to someone else, though that's really cruel to this new innocent bystander, or excuse yourself for some reason or another.  In the meantime, keep your control over the conversation and do not allow her to take over.  Once you are done, run!

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I hope you have enjoyed this weeks article and have perhaps had a bit of a giggle. Do you recognise yourself or someone you know in any of the above? Have you found yourself in any similar situations? We would love to hear your stories in the comments section below.

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