or is the any tricks to ending the conversation any tips ?
2006-09-26 11:17:17 · 12 answers · asked by SPEED DEMON 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Politely say "I'm sorry and I don't mean to be rude, but I'd prefer not to talk to you." It's easy, so put it to good use.
2006-09-26 11:19:52 · answer #1 · answered by Brian K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A comedian once said that when he wants someone to stop talking, he starts making a face like he is about to make out with them before slowly going in as though to kiss them. Usually the conversation stops, and he can then just run off.
You can try the "Eric, that sounds great, but I really need to [get some work done] [go to the store] [get religion]."
2006-09-26 18:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by QuestionWyrm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In person: Look at your watch, suddenly remeber you HAVE to be somewhere 10 minutes ago, and leave.
ON the phone: 1) someone is at the front door, a pot is boiling over, the other line is blinking, you have an appointment and have to hang up, etc.
Surely you can get inventive here. Good luck
2006-09-26 18:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who keep talking simply do not get it. Don't worry about being rude because they can't pick up on the social cues. Just walk away muttering something about having to be somewhere else.
2006-09-26 18:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them. The truth will set you free from the conversation.
2006-09-26 22:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep excusing yourself to go to the restroom. Do this each time you want to end the conversation.
2006-09-27 01:43:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll have my cell phone handy and say, "Excuse me" and then walk away while pretending to answer it. The other person doesn't know whether my cell phone is on vibrate or not!
I've even pretended to hear my phone ring in my office.
2006-09-26 18:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by Sal G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them directly, in a way that offends them the least. That way they won't be "shocked" to figure it out later, and be moved to get revenge for it.
2006-09-26 18:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say sorry but you don't have anything too say that i want too hear, what i usually do is just say i have got too go busy right now will talk too you later , hope this helps , good luck
2006-09-26 18:21:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i knew...
if i get really annoyed, i pretty much just ignore them or walk away.
2006-09-26 18:17:52 · answer #10 · answered by spoof ♫♪ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋