Dealing with extreme over talkers?

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I had a difficult situation at work today and I am trying to determine ways of handling it better in the future. Normally my social skills are quite good and I can hold a conversation quite well.

On this occasion I was with someone who wouldn't stop talking to me. They were talking about random things and always trying to get my attention. I soon got tired and tried to show signs of disinterest by looking away or by using simple interjections such as yes, ok or I understand. This didn't work and they just kept going on and on.

Unfortunatley given the situation I was in I could't just get up and walk away. It was my job to talk to them about things in general and on my own. I think I have gotten a headache from just thinking about it all.

Anyone got any advice or can tell me how you dealt with someone similar?

I have that SAME problem at the gym in our hot tub and therapy exercise pool.

People feel to make comments about your weight etc there. Than prattle on about their kids or grandkids etc. I'm there to exercise - not hear about your life or talk about mine.

True however it is still annoying.

Hiker, can you ask this person to limit the chatter so you can work?

My neighbor is really annoying like that. She attends my church, so running into her is always possible. I usually leave as soon as mass is over so I don't have hear her go on and on about her daughter's thousands of extra curricular activities, other people's kids, and her vacations.

Try to make yourself look busy so this person doesn't start running their mouth.

LOL at people talking about their kids extra-curricular activities. I never really have to bother with that after the first time when you don't show any interest.

Are you a social worker?

I love people who talk too much. It means I don’t have to constantly try to hold the conversation together.

I also like to listen more than I like to talk. When I ask someone about their day, I want to hear the answer.

Several of my conversations consist of “yes” “yes” “I agree” “yes” “that’s unfortunate “ etc.

All good with that.

When ppl for example talk about kids and I dont want to continue the talk I say "I dont know, I have no experience with that". Or if its another subject "I know too little about it" or "What did you say? I'm so tired today".

Start talk about a diseases if nothing else works, especially diseases that can run in office like viruses

There are some people that I want to listen to nonstop. Those are ones that are enriching my knowledge base rather than droning on about their kids or OTHER people.

Everyone thinks their kids are wonderful. Nothing new there. Let's move along. Hahaha.