Am I a Certified Yapper?

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Yappers are the life of the party, but they don’t always know when to quiet down. Are you the silent type, or a certified yapper?

Answer these questions, and we’ll tell you exactly how much of a yapper you are.

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Questions Overview

1. Can you keep a secret?
  1. Absolutely not. Do not trust me with your secrets. I'll spill 'em without thinking.
  2. Sure, sometimes. Unless it could hurt someone.
  3. Yes, definitely. I'll carry that secret to my grave.
2. How do you feel about gossip?
  1. I don't want anything to do with gossip.
  2. I love gossip. Hearing it and dishing it.
  3. I like to hear gossip, but I won't usually spread it.
3. What's your ideal kind of hangout?
  1. 1-on-1. I like to have a lot of face time with a single person at a time.
  2. A group setting, where I can take a backseat in conversation sometimes.
  3. Online or over the phone, where there's less pressure.
4. Do you ever find yourself interrupting people or talking over them?
  1. All the time. It's a bad habit.
  2. Sometimes, but not always.
  3. No really. I'm usually the one getting interrupted.
5. How easy is it for you to open up to strangers?
  1. Super easy. We'll be besties in minutes.
  2. Sort of easy. It takes a few conversations.
  3. Not easy. It takes a long time for me to warm up to people.
6. How do you feel about public speaking?
  1. You could put me on stage right now and I could talk for hours!
  2. I enjoy it when I'm prepared and practiced.
  3. I hate public speaking, and avoid it when I can.
7. Do you prefer to call someone or to text them?
  1. Either way! I can talk in any format.
  2. I prefer to call. It's more intimate.
  3. I prefer to text. There's less pressure.
8. How do you feel about an awkward silence?
  1. I never have awkward silences because I never have silences.
  2. They can be painful, but they happen. It's part of having a conversation!
  3. I don't have "awkward" silences, I have "thoughtful" silences.
9. When you're out in public, do you ever start conversations with strangers?
  1. All the time! That's part of the fun.
  2. Sometimes, if somebody is doing or looking interesting.
  3. Almost never, if I can help it.
10. Is your phone on silent right now?
  1. No way. I gotta know when people hit me up.
  2. It's on vibrate! I want to know, but I keep it low-key.
  3. It's on do-not-disturb. I don't like it when my phone yaps at me.
11. How quickly do you respond to texts or calls?
  1. ASAP! I don't like to keep people waiting.
  2. Within a few hours. I take my time, but not too much.
  3. It might be days until you hear from me, to be honest.
12. How often do you post online, do you think?
  1. More than 20 times a day.
  2. Like 10-20 times a day.
  3. Less than 10 times a day.
  4. Less than 1 post each day.

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What is the meaning of certified yapper?

What does “yapping” mean?
“Yapping” means to overshare or talk a whole lot, usually about nothing in particular, or not about anything that really matters. A “yapper” is someone who’s talking more often than not.

Is yapper derogatory, or is yapping a bad thing?
It depends on who you ask! Some people see it as annoying. If you ask us, though, the world needs more yappers, people who know how to shoot the breeze and talk about anything and everything. They make the world a more interesting place. Of course, we all also need to know when to stop talking and listen.

How do I know if I am a yapper?
If you have to ask, you probably aren’t. Yappers tend to know who they are. But you might be a yapper if you tend to ramble or lose your point in a conversation, or if you tend to interrupt other people a lot to say something. Yappers also tend to be the people who can’t stay quiet in certain situations, like during a movie or in class. Sometimes, yappers are just people who are enthusiastic about certain topics and want to share. There are lots of ways to be a yapper, and they’re not all bad!

How can I yap less?
The answer is just to think before you speak. If you’re not sure of or well-informed about a conversation topic, it’s better not to speak on it. Instead, ask more questions! Ask people what they think, what they enjoy, what they know. That way, you’ll learn more and talk less. You can also ask your friends to tell you when you’re yapping and cut you off. That way, you have an ally in every conversation who can save you from yourself. Another pro tip is to keep a diary or journal. You can yap to your journal without anyone thinking you’re annoying or strange, and when you get it all out on paper, you’re less likely to spill your guts in conversation.

How can I become a certified yapper? Great question! Sometimes, the situation calls for a little yapping, but yapping is a skill like any other, and takes practice. Ironically, the answer is similar: ask questions! When you ask someone a question, it prompts them to steer the conversation, and then you can (respectfully) jump in when you hear something relevant. Just be sure to listen closely, and not just wait for your turn to speak. It’s all about finding a balance. Ask a question, listen to the answer, provide your own thoughts, ask another question, repeat!

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