This may very well be the best written article I have read n a long time. I know some one right now who controls the conversation, the room, where people sit to eat, and will remind you to: Listen, Listen Albert, Listen, did you hear what I said?"

That is exactly the reason I always have a car key in my pocket. I will not let someone talk down to me, But you are right , a one sided conversationalist , most definately will cause me to shut down. Their excuse many times is it is so loud in this house "I have to speak loud"

Great article Gerald,