Friday, February 8, 2008

What's the Matter? Cat Got Your Tongue?

There is nothing more disconcerting than attempting to converse with someone who isn't willing to give you any information. They are verbal vampires, trying to suck out all of the information and energy from you and not giving you back anything in return. They are stingy with what they say to you. You might ask them reciprocal questions and hear them not answer, give you a short answer, or circumvent the question entirely, changing the subject and bringing the conversation back to you. These people are very dangerous and often sneaky backstabbers.

They acquire all of the information from you and then take advantage of you and the situation. If someone isn't holding up her end of the conversation, don't let your ego get in the way and think she is “flattering you.” Instead, know that she is about to “flatten you.” When you hear her deafening silence, shut up and don't give her any more of yourself. Put the ball in her court, no matter how awkward the stillness and quiet become. If she can't give you anything verbal in return, neither can you; end the conversation

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