How to tactfully terminate an unpleasant conversation?
By LillyWriter
@lillywriter (356)
Lithuania
March 23, 2017 2:48pm CST
Do you ever found yourself in a situation where your interlocutor speaks without stopping and can not understand when it's time to stop? It is sad, but it happens very often - after all, not everyone notices that conversation has lost its attraction for the surrounding. How to tactfully terminate an unpleasant conversation?
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@MALUSE (40184)
• Germany
23 Mar 17
You look at your watch and say that you've got another appointment.
You bend over and say that you suddenly suffer from horrible stomach cramps.
You go to the loo/bathroom and call your best friend and ask them to call you back in five minutes with the news that a close relative of yours is in hospital because of an accident. You must go there at once.
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@ichchhe_mrityu (1151)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 17
In chat you can give a smiley and ask something else..
But in direct discussion it is hard to change.. at least I cant.
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@1hopefulman (28482)
• Canada
1 Jun 17
I look at my watch and say something like: "It was nice talking to you but I have to go. Take care!" And then leave as if in a hurry to do something important that needs to be done.
@magnumopus (1674)
• Singapore
31 May 17
Just politely take your leave from the person you're talking too is what I will do under the situation.
@FayeHazel (18007)
• United States
24 Mar 17
Ah yes, I have 1 friend and 1 family member who are like this.
