I like to think of myself as a skilled communicator (don’t we all?). But, the reality is, I can be a bit of a conversational steamroller.
I’m a talker. And, when you put me in a social situation–particularly one that I’m excited or nervous about–my motor mouth starts going even faster. I go on and on and on, barely taking breaks to breathe.
I’ll admit, sometimes I convince myself that this is a noble effort on my part. I’m carrying the weight of the conversation and avoiding putting that person on the spot or making her feel uneasy.