I am starting to notice that my Nepali "uncles" cann't hold a conversation with me for more than 5-10 minutes. After that they will go off the topic and start blabbering about the past or the family history. They will try to make a joke and if that doesn't work, they will laugh themselves and walk away.

However, I have noticed that my American coworkers of my "uncles" age can hold conversation for hours. And, often times they make me run away (which is not easy for everybody).

Please share if you have noticed similar behaviours from your "uncles".

I have a theory for this kind of behaviour. I think that it is cultural upbringing. As a man growing up in the society 30-40 years ago, your only responsibility was providing for the family. You just didn't have to do interpersonal interactions outside your family or for work. You didn't even have to pursue ladies for marriage. So please understand this and be kind to your "uncles". They just didn't have opportunities to improve their communication and interpersonal skills like you have today.

Do your thing.