Is it rude, every time you see your neighbor outside doing yard work you go over to talk for an hour? My neighbor is retired. I work.?

Just chat for a bit and say well i got to do this or do that, I got laundry to do, or go somewhere, limit your conversations with him, and he'll eventually go away.

no

The answer is elegantly simple. Be both respectful AND honest. It works. Try scheduling some time to interact with him instead of him just chatting whenever he gets the chance. Or not. Your choice.

"It's been nice talking with you. I really need to get back to work." "I'm sorry. I don't have time to chat right now. We'll talk later."

Just say you have to get back to your yard work as you have a lot to do inside too.

What is the problem no mean it what is your problem? If you are stopping your work that is on YOU not him you simply keep working, what is so hard about that? One day you will be older and hopefully not as lonely as this person who simply wants to talk, YOU and only YOU make it a detriment to your work.

I wouldn't cut him off completely but a trick you can use is have something to carry from your car to the house that's heavy. Sounds stupid but then once your inside you're home free. Like have a fake bag full of heavy stuff and make a story as to why you have it like gum stuff or some hobby you bring to work for your breaks.

Stop complaining, talk to him while he is still alive

just continue to do the yard work.

You'll be retired someday

I'm not retired like you are, and don't have the luxury of spare time right now....do you have any that I can borrow ?.......

He's trying to be nice considering he probably doesn't get many chats, just tell him nicely besides you're not being forced to chat with him for an hour just walk away.