How to handle rude people
I have a friend who continually interrupts others and monopolizes every conversation every time. She is aware of what she does and still does it. If someone else gets a word in edgewise, she will interrupt and say, "Will you let me finish what I was saying," or "Will you let me make my point," or "I was talking, will you let me talk," or something similar. It is hard for me to avoid her because she belongs to several groups that I belong to. Also, if someone, at the table, finally gets a chance to talk she will just start a conversation with someone who isn't talking and then we have two full conversations going at the same time -- very distracting --very rude. What can I say to her that will get through to her and yet not make me look as if I'm as rude as she is?
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Dudleynme