<P> Compulsive talking (or talkaholism) is talking that goes beyond the bounds of what is considered to be socially acceptable . The main factors in determining if someone is a compulsive talker are talking in a continuous manner or stopping only when the other person starts talking, and others perceiving their talking as a problem . Personality traits that have been positively linked to this compulsion include assertiveness, willingness to communicate, self - perceived communication competence, and neuroticism . Studies have shown that most people who are talkaholics are aware of the amount of talking they do, are unable to stop, or do not see it as a problem . </P> <P> It has been suggested, through research done by Dr. James C. McCroskey and Dr. Virginia P. Richmond, that United States society finds talkativeness attractive . It is something which is rewarded and positively correlated with leadership and influence . However, those who compulsively talk are not to be confused with those who are simply highly verbal and vary their quantity of talk . Compulsive talkers are those who are highly verbal in a manner that varies greatly from the norm and is not in the person's best interest . Those who have been characterized as compulsive talkers talk with a greater frequency, dominate conversations, and are less inhibited than others . They have also been found to be more argumentative and have a positive attitude regarding communication . Tendencies towards compulsive talking also are more frequently seen in the personality structure of neurotic psychotic extraverts . It has also been found that talkaholics are never behaviorally shy . </P>

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