CB44,

There is a way to help yourself here....................


When you play with others you must be social, however when you near your ball and prepare for your shot you don't............the simple solution is to imagine there is a line about six paces behind your ball.

Once you cross this line you must be in anti-social mode with a selfish attitude to your own game, once you play your shot you can chat again.


Sounds daft but it works for sure.


Hope this helps


Ian.