Hogging a conversation could reflect inflated self esteem or even some deep rooted insecurities, and it can be draining on the other end. So here is some suggestions from the Harvard trained behavioral scientists on how to respond to that highly narcissists person. First, they don't ask you questions. You ask someone a question and they happily dive into a monologue about all that's been happening in their life. When they finished, rather than reciprocating, they move on to a new topic. How do you respond?