The art of ending a conversation, without being awkward

Hello again dear reader,

For today's article we are going to discuss something a little different. We will be discussing, the art of ending a conversation without being awkward. I hear people say very often that” Thanks to social media, the art of conversation is dead.” Personally, I don't feel like that is a true statement, I feel like thanks to the rise of social media and the world being attached to their screens everywhere they go. People hunger for actual human contact and conversation more than ever. However, that being said, it doesn't mean, Every conversation you find yourself in, dear reader, will be meaningful. In that case, You may find yourself wanting to end the conversation sooner rather than later. Or perhaps dear reader, you find yourself in a conversation, that good potentially turn into an argument, and you aim to nip the situation in the bud before  The argument occurs. Or perhaps deal reader, you are simply pressed for time, and need to close out a conversation rather quickly so that you can get on with your pressing business.  No matter what the reason you have for ending a conversation is, dear reader. I hope that by the time you finish this article,  dear reader, you will have the skills and information necessary, to end a conversation politely and without it being awkward.

We all love having great conversations with people, but every so often we get stuck talking to someone who just won't stop talking. Maybe it's a co-worker or a neighbor who complains about everything or talks about something you're not interested in. Or perhaps you just don't have time to talk at the moment. Whatever the reason, it can be hard to end a conversation without making things awkward.

Why It's Hard to End a Conversation

Ending a conversation can be hard because it involves negative behaviors like stopping talking and backing away. This can make the other person feel like you're rejecting them, even if you don't mean to. It's especially hard if you'll see the person again and don't want things to be awkward. 

Tips for Ending a Conversation

Here are some tips for ending a conversation without making things awkward:

Have a clear purpose in mind

Before you start a conversation, think about what you want to accomplish. Do you want to meet someone new or do you need to use the bathroom? Having a clear purpose in mind can help you choose to end the conversation when you need to. It also gives you an easy way to exit the conversation.

Wait for, a lull in the conversation.

When the conversation stalls, it's the perfect time to end it. Wait for a moment when the other person says something like “so” or “anyway” and then use that as a transition to end the conversation. For example, you could say “So, it was a pleasure talking to you, but I need to go now.”

Bring the conversation around to the reason you connected in the first place.

If you started the conversation with a specific purpose, try to end it by bringing the conversation back to that purpose. For example, if you asked someone for a recommendation for a class, you could end the conversation by saying “Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.

Use an exit line

An exit line is a polite way to end a conversation. Be honest and put the emphasis on what you need to do. For example, you could say “I have to get a seat before the movie starts” or “I have to get back to work, I have a deadline to meet.”

Introduce the person to someone else

If none of the above tips work, try introducing the person to someone else. This can be a great way to end the conversation and make a new connection. For example, you could say “It was a pleasure talking to you, Paul. Have you met my friend Sam? He's also in software design.”

Ending a conversation can be hard, but with these tips, you can do it in a way that's polite and respectful. Remember to have a clear purpose in mind, wait for a lull in the conversation, bring the conversation back to its purpose, use an exit line, or introduce the person to someone else. With these tips, you can end a conversation without being awkward.

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