I'm a good listener, but not a big talker. But I do believe that a conversation consists of two people exchanging ideas or thoughts. I've learned over the years that if I'm stuck for an unusual amount of time with a chatterbox, whether on the phone or in person, to cut the conversation off and go about my own business without being rude or hurtful, or suffering with a cauliflower ear. Thank goodness my husband is not one to chew off your ear. 
