rabbling conversation

Good question! I usually start to feel a little uncomfortable and instead of actually listening to what they're saying I try to think of a way out. Then I wonder if they can tell by my eyes that I'm not paying attention, which leads me to think they might think I'm not too bright! I have very readable eyes that show everything (huge downfall). Finally I try to wait for an end of one subject sentence and say I have to go. I don't mind running into someone and saying hi but I'd prefer to sit down and talk over coffee to do the catching up.

I dont usually stay and finish an entire converstion if im busy. The only exception to this is if i acually want to talk to the person I ran into, rather than the other way around.

Hi jackiew. OMG I hate it. You only act in a polite way and people start a long convertation that never have end LOL. I always say the some you say or "sorry, I'm late and I have a pledge". Have a nice day.

I just tell them it was nice to see them and catch up with them, but I have to go. Which is not a lie, because I am a really busy person, and everyone knows that.