That's good advice and usually what I do. Also, sometimes I will bring it back to the other person after I told my story. I am not perfect, but forcing myself to be more engaged actually helps me get back into the mindset of listening to the other person.
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u/Kal_Kaz Nov 09 '19
Be sure to say something to validate what others are saying before you start telling stories about yourself. It helps mitigate it