Tedious topics / conversations

Generally, I meet all kinds of people from different backgrounds in my line of work. From civil engineers, architects, electrical engineers, or train operators to politicians, so I have to talk about various topics, such as human interest stories, movies, or advanced technology. I remember having a meeting with one politician a couple of years ago. I had to go there for a meeting to explain a new railway project. He was a key man in the approval of the project. He kept talking about his career, charity events, and political issues regarding miscellaneous work after thirty minutes summary of the project. At that time, I just dared to explain the railway construction project, but I couldn\'t do anything. In fact, I had no choice but to sit down motionlessly and listen to his tedious talks. To tell the truth, I had the meeting for about two hours whereas he talked about himself for more than one and a half hours. Eventually, I only had thirty minutes explanation of the project.