Do you talk too much?

Recently, I observed a situation that included students and teachers being addressed by a leader.  The time spent waiting was causing angst, fidgeting, and aggravation in the students.  They were checked out and not even listening to what was being said.  The looks on the teachers faces matched the attitudes on display by the students.  "We rushed through the lesson for this?  I could have gotten so much done in these last 10 minutes."  "Are we done yet?  My feet hurt."  "I'm tired, now I have to clean up and figure out what is for supper for my family,"  The leader that was speaking was totally clueless to what was happening right in front them.  There were a lot of "Ummms." "You know?" "Right?"  "Do you understand?"  

It hit me...often teachers...especially females...talk certain things to death!  Teacher, be tuned in to your audience!  State what needs to be said and be done!  STOP TALKING!!!