The etiquette of the conversation implies a polite end to the conversation at the moment when the topic has exhausted itself. However, situations arise when the conversation must be interrupted much earlier. But how to do this so as not to offend the interlocutor and at the same time observe the rules of good form?
Instruction manual
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The talkative interlocutor can be very difficult to interrupt, and to the polite question "How are you?" he verbally communicates his own events of the past 10 years in all colors. We have to listen to a long story, which is rather awkward to interrupt, so as not to offend a person. If this is an accidental meeting, it will be sufficient to just look at the clock or ask the interlocutor “What time is it?”, Letting you know that it’s time for you to end the conversation and run on about your business.
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Another ordinary way. Wait for the end of the interlocutor’s phrase or a pause in the conversation, apologize and, referring to urgent matters, quickly say goodbye to the person.
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If the conversation was interesting and important for you, and circumstances nevertheless require interruption, express regret and offer to meet at a time that is more convenient for both of you. Remember to thank for the interesting conversation.
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In a situation where unexpected guests come to you, explain to them that they have half an hour, after which you will have to say goodbye. Such a business approach is unlikely to offend anyone, but, on the contrary, will make guests disciplined and will not leave awkward situations when you have to hint at your employment in order to send them out.
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If you want to interrupt a phone call, making it a little easier. On the phone, you can deceit and, referring to the guests, stop the conversation or apologize and inform that someone from the home needs a phone. The main thing is that your explanation does not look rude and implausible.
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In office telephone conversations, you can get away from an unpleasant conversation with the help of "communication problems." If you are catastrophically wasting time talking on the phone, if you are not ready to answer complex customer questions, if you have urgent matters, ask your interlocutor to call back, because you hear only interference on the line. After several attempts to connect, the telephone conversation will have to be postponed until another moment.
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And finally, the rules of a good tone to end a conversation are comparable to a “lie for good” if your interlocutor lacks tact and ingenuity to understand your silent calls. You can, of course, directly interrupt any conversation by telling your interlocutor that the discussion has been exhausted, communication is unpleasant for you and there’s nothing more to say. Thus, you only set the person against any contact with you and undeservedly offend him. Therefore, do not neglect the right tricks and tricks to stop the protracted conversation.
