Being a Yapper Is Not That Bad

A guy together with a lady who is a yapper sitting on a bench enjoying their time together with coffee
There are many positive attributes associated with being a yapper.

Have you ever come across someone who seems to have a gift for chatter? Or have you encountered classmates who, when called upon to speak during oral recitations, seem to devour the entire lecture schedule? Or do you tend to talk a lot after seeing a movie?

If so, in twenty-first century terms, you are a yapper.

A yapper is an individual who talks too much or shares too much, no matter the setting. Ever since the term became popular online, more and more people have claimed to be one, saying it sums them up perfectly.

But even though being a yapper is becoming more acceptable, some people also discuss the drawbacks of being around one. Examples include how they can be distracting to those around them, reduce productivity, upset relationships, and be overly trusting of those they share information with.

However, as the yin-yang represents, nothing can exist positively without the negative.

What’s Great About Being a Yapper?

Being a yapper carries so many benefits for what appears to be trivial. If you consider yourself one, here are some reasons why it is not entirely a bad thing:

While it is important to know when to keep your mouth shut and there is nothing wrong with shyness, there should also be pride in being a yapper.

Being expressive enables you to connect with people on a deeper level through common interests, passions, and experiences. Additionally, it helps you exude confidence, which can help you become more confident as your own genuine confidence grows.

To be a yapper is to be a storyteller, an entertainer, an artist, or a spokesperson all wrapped in one. Not everyone possesses this gift, and those who do deserve to be celebrated.


References:

Hall et al. (2023). Quality Conversation Can Increase Daily Well-Being. SageJournals.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00936502221139363

Harter, J. (2017). Employee Engagement vs. Employee Satisfaction and Organizational Culture. Gallup.
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236366/right-culture-not-employee-satisfaction.aspx