If you're talking to someone and you know they're right about to bring up something you don't want to talk about, what's the best way to quickly change the subject, and not have it come back to whatever you were trying to dodge talking about?
I've had this several times in multiple circumstances, not one thing in particular.
2006-08-29 12:11:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
say "hey, guess what" or point to anything interesting
2006-08-30 06:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually say (this is a joke in my extended family), "Look at the ceiling..." And everyone does.
99% of the time changes the subject changes. Only a real thick-head misses what's happening and has to ask, "Why?". Someone else generally clues them in and peer pressure wins. ; )
"Next subject!" has worked as well, but the ceiling ruse seems to strike a funny bone in most people. It is too ridiculous by half.
2006-08-29 13:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by tantiemeg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try subterfuge and diversionary tactics as listed above
or you could take the bull by the horns and say something like - I really don't feel comfortable in talking about this topic
and then change the subject firmly
2006-08-29 12:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Aslan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always sit up and say, "oh , before I forget...or that reminds me..." and completely change the subject. If they try to go back to the old conversation I look around confused or run to the bathroom.
2006-08-29 12:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try butting in and asking a question about a totally different subject and keep the discussion going or just be honest and say i don't want to talk about it and refuse to participate in the discussion.
2006-08-29 12:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by kini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preempt them. Just dive right in. It appears I am constantly surrounded by disingenuous people I don't know nor sought out and they excel in this. Just don't become a bare faced liar like they are.
2006-08-29 12:17:07 · answer #6 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an excited look on your face and say oh guess what and then say somthn, or hey i have 2 say this b4 i forget
2006-08-29 12:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be considerate 1st. and if they insist on the same drama then yes politely say oh that reminds me i have to..
2006-08-29 12:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by eembi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flashing them always works.
2006-08-29 12:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say "That just Triggered something! This one time..."
2006-08-29 12:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋