Many times, the people chatting are doing so because they can't hear everything the speaker is saying...usually due to failing hearing that they are not even aware of. It may seem rude...but they may be trying to find out what was just said.
I have two hearing impared children...they used to do that all the time...they finally learned to just get up and walk to the front of the room, so they could hear.
Originally Posted by BMP
All good suggestions, if I am having a hard time hearing whats being said and the person who is chatting is near me I have no problem turning and saying something to them...I am quite blunt when it comes to people like that....