Yes. It's awkward and I am too nice to tell them to piss off. I just sit there and nod my head all the while looking for opportunities to get away.

In my experiences it is because they are lonely, need someone to talk to, and feel sharing that will gain them some kind of bond so you will reciprocate and "stay with them" in conversation at least. Most of these people are starving for someone to talk to and so they talk about that which they know best - their life.

Many times, I guess I just have a friendly face.

Not really.

All the time. I am a good listener, so I don't mind. I also agree with Braveheart Rejects answer and if someone is lonley and in need of someone to talk to I will always listen.

Sometimes, but sometimes it turns out to be a Forrest Gump type person, someone with a great story!

Everyone does that to me. I try to figure out why and it just baffles me. I guess because I talk back. Who knows, that little conversation might change that whole persons life.

i dont exactly know what you mean but i love that deep purple song from the 80s.if you mean people you meet on the net than yes they do.

The fact that folks tell you their life story, is a a compliment about your nature. (even if the stories are irritating). You are probably a good listener, who makes eye contact and are sincere with your empathies. Keep listening. Braveheart points out that they could be lonely. By showing interest you are validating that their lives are important too. If we all had good listeners (and a little beer) we wouldn't need as much medication.

I really enjoy hearing about life stories for some reason?

Yes, I hate that. Just start looking away, or better still, start talking about yourself.

I'm a cashier at a convience store & I smile alot when I greet people, personally I don't think the world smiles enough, but anyway I get alot of people telling me whats going on with their lives. We live in a small town everyone knows everyone & pretty much we all try to help someone in need & they know I'm kind hearted enough to listen & help them if I can. And I guess I kinda ask for it because when I see someone & they seem down in the dumps I do ask if they are ok & hows the family ect. I love my older folks that come in they are just precious & love to tell you their stories if you have time to listen. Most of them are lonely & don't have family that visit so if I have time I will listen. I get this alot anywhere I go but i'm not complaining because even though some people do tell u junk just to try to take advantage of you(which it comes back on them later) like give u a sad story to bum money saying its for their kids then come to find out they lost their kids because they were supplying their drug habits with the money that was intended for their kids or money for their critters. I will feed any lil animal or kid anyday or buy kids & hungry animals stuff at the store that I know don't have as much. They can't help what their parents are going thru but thats a different story. Sometimes people just need a shoulder to lean on, just have someone listen to them it makes them feel a lil better not having all that build up inside. Plus it gives u an insight on people to be werry of sometimes. I like to think sometimes for a lil bit of my listening time it takes away a lot of frustration for them that theyve had for a long time. Plus sometimes they are scared & maybe need help & don't know who to turn to. I like to think I turn a frown upside down & it makes me feel better inside.

Yes. It is annoying at times but they obviously need to talk and get it out .. so I usually just let em chat it out and let them have their moment.. Lord knows I need my own moment every now and again.

I certainly tell people to much in the grocery store. My Mom and me were laughing at ourselves last week...talking to strangers at COSTCO. We were stating we must be offly lonely women. I feel at times I am so alone in a world with so much noise from my children!

I think I have the face for it...yes....the funniest story I can think of is one night when there was a new person at Bible Study. We were going round and telling everyone a piece of information about ourselves, and I asked this lady to tell us something....half an hour later she was still going.....lol

Yes. This happens to me all the time. People always ask my advice and opinions, and also expect me to tell them how to solve their problems. I would be waiting for the bus and people just pours their problems and life story out to me. I guess I'm a good listener also.

Yes, but I'm a nurse, so I understand. I am sure when a person is ill, they tend to think a lot about their circumstances. Also, it's boring to just be lying in bed, not feeling well and thinking a lot.

Many times and I have no idea why. For some reason I'm too nice to tell them to stop, I really don't care.

Yes, I think for some people it's easier to talk to a stranger than someone you know. Either way, I'm listening.

No I don't find that, certainly not since the age of seven when I tripped over a paving slab and cut my knee...

I do it, people dont know me so i feel it is ok. bit if it brothers people i might have to stop... lol!

Usually drunk people.