#7: The Art of Ending Conversations
For those moments when you find yourself trapped on the phone with your mother-in-law for a seemingly endless 37 minutes, consider downloading and printing out this chart. While I’d advise against using some of these conversation-enders if you desire a more profound discussion, sticking to the basics like “I have to go. The mailman assaulted my mother” will do the trick.
Of course, we all recognize these as jests, but they communicate a crystal-clear message: your conversation is over. I wouldn’t recommend employing them in face-to-face interactions, though. Taking out your phone, perusing the options, and selecting the most fitting exit line might be a tad too on the nose!