When he left five hours later, I told my husband that other than knowing where we live, he doesn't know a thing about us. I have read about young men and women who, even though they are educated, cannot get dates. Wait for an answer before jumping in again. I guarantee you'll have friends all around you instead of people walking backward to get out of your range. Being a good listener will do more for a person's popularity rating than being a good talker.
People enjoy talking about themselves and their interests if given the chance.
And they usually regard the person who's an appreciative audience as a fascinating conversationalist. Some individuals talk incessantly out of nervousness or because they're compulsive talkers. However, to turn a conversation into a soliloquy is selfish. One of the most appealing traits a person can have is a sincere interest in other people. A person who comes into your company and does all the talking is no less a hog than the person who comes to your table and eats all the food.