.*..now find this woman doesn't allow anyone else to talk without interrupting and talking about herself and what she does and where she goes*
What to do?
1. The cakes, the gifts, belonging to other groups, social media - do nothing! It's her business!
2. The quote I put above:
Each person in group needs to learn and have confidence to use the following phrases when she interruptsI have named her "Chat" in the quotes)
" Could you hang on please Chat I haven't finished speaking"
"Chat, please wait until I have finished"
"Chat, did you think I'd finished speaking? I havent"
" Hang on Chat, Mary hasn't finished commenting yet"
"Chat I can't hear what Mary is saying, can you hang on please"
"Chat that sounds interesting but Mary is telling us about ...so hang on"
Going on and on about what she does and where she goes:
Give her 5 minutes or so maybe then:
"Sorry to interrupt but Mary, didn't you go to ..... as well? What did you think of it?"
"Anyone else fancy a piece of Chats cake. Mary could you help me bring some over please?"
Alternatively, a quiet word with Chat...about interrupting and how you can help her realise what she is doing as you are sure it is not on purpose .....!!