IELTS speaking: Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

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Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

Who this person is
What he or she likes to talk about
How you feel talking to this person

I'd like to talk about one of my distant relatives. It must have been three years ago when I first met him at a family party. I wasn't in the mood for that party but actually, my parents twisted my arms to go there. Then, I was trapped in a conversation with him. Although I heard a lot about him, when I had a chat with him, I realized he was far more talkative than I had expected.
First of all, he usually dominates the conversation and doesn't allow others to share their opinions and finish their words. The conversations with him are mostly like a monologue, not a dialogue. Besides, he talks about some controversial topics like politics and social issues and gives his radical and judgmental opinions. Personally, I prefer to steer clear of these topics at least in a family gathering. Almost all of our relatives agree with me that this person is so opinionated that he can't listen to opposing views and criticism, so it's useless to have a logical discussion with him. Another annoying this person is that he enjoys gossiping and using rude and offensive language. I can't stand talking to these impolite people, but at that part, I had no choice but to bite the bullet.

To put it in a nutshell, personally, I prefer to listen more than I talk and usually avoid having a chat with talkative people. I hope I won't have to meet with this person again and listen to his words.

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