Question of the Day - Friday, July 11th, 2025

[Luckyhen006]

It really depends on the person and the situation. Usually I just tell them that I have to be going. Or I'll just stay and listen, cause there's a 99% chance that I'm just going to zone out anyways, so it's really no skin off my nose...

 

[tripletfeb]

It depends on who it is. A friend or family member, I simply tell them I'm done with the conversation. A stranger, I just tell them I have to go

 

[Sally PB]

Depends on the circumstances. I usually make an excuse like, I really have to get going, I gotta make dinner. Or hubby will wonder what happened to me.

 

[rancher hicks]

Im that person and I am so sorry. My daughter is too. I'm not sure why but I suspect it comes from being alone as a kid. With no friends. My daughter is a stay at home mom. Anyhow I do try to focus and not let my thoughts run away with me. For the listener? Look at your watch and say, Oh look at the time, I gotta go. Or limit yourself to how much time you have. Then just be silent. Don't respond, then say i really have to go. Don't ask open ended questions. Please don't be mean, We already know we're guilty.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I throat punch them.

FIFY

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I say, "It's been great talking to you, take care, bye!" And I leave.

 

[Finchbreeder]

I'm that person too. I try to notice if people look at their watches or say they have to go. But I really am very social.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

I can't escape, I live with her.

 

[Squawkers]

I spend my whole day pretending to be interested because I can’t tell them I have to go

 

[Evadig]

After a certain point I start looking visibly bored. Then I begin fidgeting. If they still haven't got the hint, I gather up all my courage and tell them I need to go.

If it's a family member, I grab a piece of paper and a pencil and doodle while whatever they say goes in one ear and right out the other.