How to End a Conversation Politely
Tip #5. Bring someone else into the conversation
When you have to leave, or just notice a conversation starting to slow down, end it on a high note. You can introduce your conversational partner to an individual with a common interest or quality and hope that they hit it off (найдут общий язык). According to etiquette expert Jodi Smith, author of From Clueless to Class Act, “the simplest way to leave someone who is monopolizing your time at a party is to pull someone else into the conversation. After a brief introduction, you are able to excuse yourself.” She gives us this conversational example of the technique in action: “Bob, have you met Suzy yet? Hey Suzy, Bob was just telling me about his pet ferret. Didn’t you have a ferret (хорёк) growing up? If you will excuse me.”
