2007-06-29 02:12:17 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
yeah, i have used the say nothing thing and it works... sometimes it's better to say nothing at all...
2007-06-29 02:25:09 · update #1
Smile, don't say anything and walk away. The fact you aren't saying anything should drive them crazy - nice bonus, eh?
2007-06-29 02:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by cttx2ne 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Be honest and say I would like to be left alone at the moment. Set your boundary and make your wshes known in a kind way without being mean or disrespectful to the other person.
2007-06-29 09:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by 123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends on who you're telling and why.
If they're a chatterbox and you just need to be left alone for a bit: "hey, I need a few minutes to finish up here, can we talk a bit later?"
if they're being offensive, or pesky or judgemental: "I appreciate the perspective, but I really don't want to talk about this anymore"
Someone you're close to? Parent? Sibling? Spouse? Friend?: "I love you to pieces, but, cram it, ok?"
2007-06-29 09:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by sweetfix 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While looking them in the eye, gently and slowly say:
Please _______, don't do this to me. Don't say anything to me at all. Just leave me alone and I won't bother you either.
This gets their attention and makes your point better than any yelling or profanity would....why? Becasue they are listening to you completely and not preparing a response. If they are listening carefully, they will feel your tension and understand your serious tone.
2007-06-29 10:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use what is referred to as a "back handed compliment" - something that sounds like a compliment, but "upon further review" has a second, not so sweet, meaning. Try looking up the book "Verbal Judo", also.
2007-06-29 09:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank them for their feedback/suggestion, turn and walk away.
Tell them you will get back to them after considering all the options, turn and walk away.
Say, "Sounds like there is a problem. Good luck with solving it," turn and walk away.
2007-06-29 09:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Excuse me I'm having an extremely difficult time concentrating do you mind lowering the noise please?
If that fails...
Shut the f***h up.
2007-06-29 09:15:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is no such thing. Just put it plain and simple.
If they had any sense at all they would have known they were irritating you and would have quit so just say it.
2007-06-29 09:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Say, with a vacant look on your face,"How fascinating" and walk away.
2007-06-29 09:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by r.wolfpaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just say "You have a right to the way you feel, your truth is elsewhere now go to it!" LOL!
2007-06-29 09:20:56 · answer #10 · answered by pkvan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋