On the phone, it’s usually “thanks, bye!” In person, I tend to always say “see ya” or “see you later”, but it always feels a bit weird when I inadvertently say that to people that I know I will never see again. Lately I’ve picked up “take it easy” but have no idea why or who I may have picked it up from.
“Well. To Hell with you. I’m going home”
(look at watch) “Good God! I should have been on the toilet five minutes ago!” (run off)
I know right!
My stepmother, RIP, used to do that all the time! Id be like, “Bye love you!” and she’d be like, “Click”. It was just her. She did it with everyone. Very abrupt and disconcerting!
I find that “Hey, it’s great to see you!” can be dropped in almost anywhere and brings on the conversational endgame.
I reach out and twist their nipple as tho I’m turning off a old TV set. Male or female.
I used to suck at ending conversations, but after a little bit of time, I realized it just takes a bit of assertiveness in realizing I’m done with it and just letting the other person know and, unless there’s been a miscommunication, they ought to feel the same way.
The easiest way is something along the lines of “I’ve got to get going” or “I’ll let you go now”, and that will usually bring the conversation to a quick end. There’s always the bit more direct “Ok, well it’s been good talking to you. Have a good one.” I’ve always kind of thought the way it was done on TV and in movies, where they just have the important part of the conversation and none of the salutations or chit-chat was pretty awesome, but I don’t think I’ve even successfully just hung up without saying goodbye and be taken as offensive. Hmm…
If it’s in person and the conversation peters out, I don’t do the whole awkward silence thing, I just do something else. Particularly at work, it’s really easy, have a conversation, it kind of comes to an end, I get back to work, or go back to my desk. Sometimes people will keep talking while I work, but that’s just how some people are I guess.
“That is all!”
Just kick them in the balls, they’ll stop talking. Bonus, they’ll probably never talk to you again.
Sometimes I really feel like I am taking up all your time. I like talking to you, but I’m sure you have better things to do. :o
Of course I mean the generic you.
If they’re giving you impatient dirty looks, or starting to get antsy, then yeah, you’re taking up their time. But if you’re tired of the conversation while they’re merrily chatting along, then suck it up and own the brush off.
Try screaming at the top of your lungs as you writhe around on the ground. If that doesn’t work… maybe- “We had a good discussion… take care til we talk again!” That may help
{Jon Lovitz voice}So long, losers.{/JLV}