Pay Attention to signals
As you chat with others, pay close attention to body language signals that you are losing them in conversation, you continue talking long after they have mentally zoned out, you may find yourself alone, or worse, not invited to the next get-together. The instant you realize you've said too much, take a breath and give someone else a chance to talk signs the other person is no loner engaged in the conversation: She yawns She stops making eye contact She glances around the room looking for an escape. She starts backing away. She stops responding