I feel physically exhausted and in a terrible mood after it. I loathe it in meetings when someone starts talking and spends 20 minutes talking non-stop to make a point that could've been made in three sentences. I hate it on the phone when someone tells me a story, then proceeds to tell me the story again and again and again without coming up for breath. And, like today, I hate it when people drop in at work and never leave.
It's a very relaxed office and we run campaigns throughout the year where we meet people who are involved in the cause. Some of them drop in for a chat, cuppa etc. It's fine when there's something to talk about, quick half hour (2 way) chat or whatever, but people called into the office at 9:30 today and didn't leave till nearly 12. I feel rude ignoring them but after half an hour of them talking about nothing I felt like weeping with frustration. Today I had things to do so was turning back to my computer but they kept talking at me. These aren't people who don't get much company, they work full time, have families, and are off for half term.
My colleagues, while not loving the people who go on and on at meetings or whatever, seem to be able to tolerate but I honestly get so frustrated by it I feel physically tired and annoyed. I love going out with people and socialising and chatting, but cannot bear these one way endless monologues when I am trapped and unable to excuse myself.
AIBU to think people shouldn't just talk at people for no good reason?