quiltingshorttimer

too funny! But seriously, I think it depends on the group's intent--at a guild meeting when there are those that are chatting while the meeting is ongoing, I think it's best for the leader to politely ask for quiet as not all are able to hear above extra conversations. This would work also during a class situation when everyone is suppose to be listening for instruction. In groups like a Bible study or a sewing group, I guess I'd want the leader to ask that others got a chance to express themselves if there is someone that "hogs" the conversation. I teach exercise classes with several older women and have 2 that have "Chatty Cathy's"--I find that if I basically jump in when they take a breath and divert the conversation to another topic allowing others to talk, or even ask another participant a direct question.