After some thought, I have finally determined that my dislike of people who won't (maybe can't) stop talking (like Ob or Thing Two) predates being introduced to them. There are several people whom I dislike because of this habit. I feel like a contestant on The Dating Game.
"Our next bachelor is a tall horticulturist from Las Cruces, New Mexico. His hobbies are reading, gardening, and being shy. His turn-offs include low doorways, mushrooms, and people who won't shut up. Meeeeeet Captain Chlorophyll!"
It's an introvert thing. I read a psychology book recently that suggested extroverts have the same kind of problem with people who don't talk much and thus aren't "pulling their weight in a conversation." Or something like that.
ReplyDeleteExtroverts are weird. And frequently very annoying.