Conversation Sophisticate Gifts

'Talking or non talking.'

"Don't even interact with him. He just likes to say 'Kalamazoo.'"

"She's in a conversationally induced coma."

"Could I ask just one question?"

Grizzly bears are gregarious animals.

"Who knew we had so many dislikes in common?"

"I can remember when having a '212' phone number still meant something in this world."

'Remember, Henson; we're not here to hobnob - we're here to schmooze.'

Talk shows are great. Listen shows are even better.

" I'm sorry. I was so busy listening to myself talk that I forgot what I was saying."

"Isn't us talking about how I would never take a ballroom dancing class an activity we're doing together?"

"You can't offend me. I never mix religion or politics with reality."

"Take my word for it, sir―it looks just great on you!"

"I should warn you that many of John's thoughts are subliminal."

"At least you don’t need a wetsuit."

"I'm just so relieved! I thought you didn't love me anymore, but now I realize I was just projecting!!"

Twice a year, Uncle Mort and Sadie Cohen have an official relationship talk. While this biannual conversation is scheduled by mutual consent under long-standing treaty, some participants engage grudgingly. Let's talk about our feelings. I don't feel like it. That's not a feeling, Snookums! Loophole!

Attention Span Man

Big Talk/Small Talk.

"I always know what Harry's going to say, and he always knows what I'm going to say, so, by and large, we just don't bother."

'I leave a few spaces so you can get a few words in edgeways.'

'What do you mean I've wolfed that down? You've never stopped nattering!'

"I used to waste a lot of time explaining myself to family, friends and shrinks. Now I only explain myself to Rick."

'No, he didn't have any last words,his wife was in there and she did all of the talking right up to the end.'

'Keep fit.'

Bar Therapy

"The Doctor is just wonderful!! He listens to all my irrelevant, boring stories!"

"I worry about every little thing. Barry's more of a generalist."

'I'm tired of all the small talk.'

"You might be poor and ugly but you're the only one who didn't blather about politics and climate change after ten minutes. What's your name? Marry me!"

"Everybody's just a teensy bit in love with me. How about yourself?"

Man sleeps instead of reading 'The Art of Listening.'

"This conversation is being performed in front of a live audience."

After talking one stranger to death, Velma starts in on the next.

"You're not even listening!"