You could gently interrupt them and ask them to get to the point. For example, say something like 'That sounds really interesting, but could you quickly tell me the main part?'.
You might also try to steer the conversation in a different direction. For instance, when they start to ramble in their story, you can interject with a related but more concise topic. For example, if they are telling a long - winded story about their vacation and they start going into every single detail of the flight, you could say 'That's really cool. But I heard there are some amazing local restaurants there. What was your experience with that?' This way, you can still keep the conversation going but avoid the never - ending story.
Some people just love details. They think every little aspect of the story is important and want to share it all.
Maybe they get lost in details or have trouble organizing their thoughts.
Some people are just nervous when they are telling a story, especially if they are in front of an audience. This nervousness can make them slow down, repeat themselves, or add unnecessary explanations to make sure they are being understood. They might also be constantly second - guessing what they are about to say, which all adds up to taking forever to tell the story.
You can simply avoid them. If you know someone is a big story - teller and it bothers you, limit your interactions with them. For example, don't sit next to them at social gatherings.
Show the value of sharing. By highlighting how one's true story can inspire others, help others in similar situations, or contribute to a greater understanding of human nature, people may be motivated to tell their stories. For example, sharing real - life stories in a public speaking event can make the audience feel more connected and understood, and also give the storyteller a sense of purpose in sharing their journey.
Create a safe environment where people don't have to fear negative consequences. For example, ensure confidentiality in certain situations.
Sorry, you can't. There's no way to be notified or have any indication that someone has taken a screenshot of a story. It's just not something that's detectable in the normal course of things.
You can change the topic quickly. For example, start talking about a recent interesting movie or a positive news event to divert their attention from telling a dirty story.
Perhaps an old - time Boy Scout who has been involved for a long time could tell the 'boy scouts forever story'.
One thing that can be done is to have an open discussion. Let people express their concerns and fears about ghost stories. By listening to each other, they may understand different perspectives. For example, those who like ghost stories can explain that they are just for entertainment purposes.