How to Control a Conversation Without Saying Much at All

When one speaker is monopolizing a discussion, use a tactic called ‘cognitive incision’

For half an hour, my friend and I sat there in the restaurant booth, waiting to talk. To be asked a question. To be acknowledged at all. But the person across from us, another buddy who we were sharing a meal with, completely monopolized the conversation, spewing his thoughts and views and stories in monologue form. We were there to take turns sharing our life stories, but when he was finally done, he abruptly stood up and walked out the door to head to work. My friend and I just looked at each other, stunned. Then my friend said something I’ve never forgotten: “He who speaks, controls.....

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