TBS 2.1C Verbal skills

[gnib]

"A study in the Washington Post says that women have better verbal skills than men. I just want to say to the authors of that study: Duh."-Conan O’Brien

It’s not that I don’t have verbal skills.  I certainly have literary skills. I can read and I can write. When it comes to talking, however, I tend to be a rambler. I’m not sure what it is.  I

Comments

[nerdherdchuck]

I think with writing we always have the option to, you know, rewrite things before anyone sees our thoughts on paper. With talking, it's so on the spot. You don't get a chance to have a rough draft or anything.

It's just there...that train of thought...that, um just sorta derails sometimes. *laughs*

[gnib]

Exactly.

[abbytude]

I’m not sure what it is. I think someone once called it ‘verbal diarrhea’.

Some people might suggest you see a doctor about that.

[gnib]

Oddly enough, it seems to act up whenever I'm around doctors lately.

[abbytude]

All doctors? That could be a problem, you know.

Now if it's just a particular doctor, then avoiding that individual should clear the situation up. Of course, I can't really give you medical advice over the internet, it's just information you should discuss with your personal physician.

[gnib]

...I happen to be looking for a new personal physician.