What to do: When they are talking about something awkward or asking you nosy questions simply ask them about what they are excited about and could talk hours about.
Example:
Jarrah: So do you like that girl? I bet you do. You're always talking to her.
Carlos: Umm, she's nice but...
Jarrah: So, you do like her?
Carlos: Well... hey did you know that the name Beatrice means, umm, bearlike?
Jarrah: You are so ignorant! That's a lie. Beatrice means bringer of joy. It is of French origin and has many different variations. I will now tell you all of them. Beatriz, Beatrix,...
Conclusion: If the person is really passionate about the new topic and loves talking about it, they'll quickly adapt to your inconspicuous change of subject and talk.
Warning: ...And talk and talk and talk and talk. You might want to have ear plugs handy if the new topic does not suit your fancy.
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ReplyDeletei tried this. my friend would not stop talking about platypuses for ummm about 3 hours..or maybe it was 4...
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