I can think of at least three people in my life that are “Chatty Cathy’s” and I sometimes tease them with that nickname. There’s a lot of advice about how to deter or get away from these gregarious individuals, but I don’t mind them. In fact, I find them a bit amusing. They have a continuous stream of out-loud consciousness. I suppose they can be disruptive in the workplace if it interferes with their ability to get their own work – or someone else’s – done. But I think overall, these chatty folks make the workplace warmer and friendlier. It’s important to get to know the people you work with, and you will certainly get to know them!
The “Chatty Cathy” meme started in my childhood. Mattel sold a pull-string talking doll by that name. She had about 18 sentences, like I love you, Please take me with you, and Let’s play school¸ but her mouth did not move. On the other hand she had those scary go-to-sleep staring eyes.
I think the thing I admire about the human Chatty Cathy’s is not that they talk so much, but that they can talk to anyone – easily. Sometimes I meet new people and can’t think of a thing to ask them or say to engage them in conversation! I should try some of Cathy’s: May I have a cookie? Please carry me. What can we do now?
The “Chatty Cathy” meme started in my childhood. Mattel sold a pull-string talking doll by that name. She had about 18 sentences, like I love you, Please take me with you, and Let’s play school¸ but her mouth did not move. On the other hand she had those scary go-to-sleep staring eyes.
I think the thing I admire about the human Chatty Cathy’s is not that they talk so much, but that they can talk to anyone – easily. Sometimes I meet new people and can’t think of a thing to ask them or say to engage them in conversation! I should try some of Cathy’s: May I have a cookie? Please carry me. What can we do now?