Keyword: Conversation

A bore is a fellow talking who can change the subject back to his topic of conversation faster than you can change it back to yours

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer
Characteristics Communication People Speech

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

(1826 – 1913) English writer, hostess & horticulturist
Communication Speech

Bore: One who insists upon talking about himself when you want to talk about yourself.

Definitions Self

I've just spent an hour talking to Tallulah for a few minutes.

(1897 – 1961) American actor
Communication Insults