I am talking to my sister-in-law and she drives me crazy. I need an excuse to get off the phone. Can someone supply me with one?
2007-03-08 13:47:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
just say you have to go, if she asks why say something like
my neighbour needs help
something is burning
i have an appointment
someone is calling me
omg i forgot something
bring up a topic she doesn't like to talk about
i have a headache
i feel sick
i have work to do
i have something in the oven
im late
someone is home i have to go
i promised i'd tape this program, it starts NOW
2007-03-08 13:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In business, I learned to do the 'got cut off' trick.
While YOU are talking, hang up then leave the phone off the hook for a while.
This doesn't give away the fact that you cut them off because you were talking when it happened. Leaving the phone off the hook for a while leads them to believe you have phone trouble when they trie to call back.
Or you can tell her before hand that you phone battery is about dead so "if the phone goes dead, you'll know why - I'll call back when I can"
2007-03-08 22:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say, "Hey look, I know you want to keep talking, but I am really, really busy and I have so much to do, so I will talk to you some other time." And make sure you do them and be accountable to your word.
Being honest is the best thing you can do, rather than telling a lie.
2007-03-08 22:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, is that the oven timer going off? Or is it the neighbor at the door? Maybe it's a lost dog in your yard, or perhaps you smell smoke and would like to find out where it's coming from.
2007-03-08 21:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by dannykel1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
set the telephone down quietly, and walk away. If you really want them to take a hint , place the phone over the toilet and give it a good flush then hang up. O.k. maybe thats too rude.
if you know a topic that they particularly dislike, switch conversation to that.
2007-03-08 22:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by Justme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you have a million things you need to be doing,,,so you need to get off the phone so that you can get part of them done,,,
2007-03-08 22:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Debbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is your husband's sister then tell her that you are going to change your husband because of her.
If she is your brother's wife then find another wife for him.
2007-03-08 21:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by Cakebread 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring the door bell and tell her its the neighbor needing something
2007-03-08 21:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by hlind28 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You got stomach upset, and need to go to the toilet.
2007-03-08 22:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by Tan D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I have to go to the bathroom, sorry." One it is TMI. Two they will be too embarrassed to say anything but "Oh, okay then, bye."
2007-03-08 21:53:04 · answer #10 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋