Signs you should end a conversation and stop talking to someone?

How to end a conversation gracefully or continue the relationship.

Decide if you want to continue a conversation or have some type of relationship with this person. You usually sense if there is a connection within the first conversation.

If you want to move on, end the conversation gracefully by being as gracious as possible. Below are some examples of how to end the conversation gracefully.

“It was great meeting you! I’m going to continue to mingle around.”

“It was great meeting you! I’m going to continue to meet people. Here is my card if you ever want to reach out.”

“I’m going to get another drink. I’ll see you around.”

“I’m going to meet my friends, it’s nice meeting you.”

“If you would like to reach out, here is my card.”

“Thanks for sharing your experience, have a great night.”

“My goal is to meet at least one more person. Who would you suggest I talk to next?”

“Excuse me, do you know where the bathroom is?”

“Hi, this is ____,” (Introduce someone else into the conversation)

“Excuse me, I have to make a phone call.”

“It was great catching up with you. We’ll talk soon, I’m sure”

“I don’t want to monopolize all your time. I’m going to go mingle a little more. Here is my card, feel free to reach out anytime.”

These “exit” lines are all adaptable and can be used in almost any situation. Change them up according to the situation you are in. Have a few in mind, especially if you think you might come across a boring conversation.

Also, remember, it’s about connecting, meeting people, and having meaningful conversations. Don’t let anyone take up all your time. Most importantly, don’t feel bad or guilty about exiting a conversation that might not go anywhere.

If you want to establish a deeper meaningful relationship with someone. Go beyond.

Simply ask the person if they want to continue the conversation elsewhere. Save this for people with who you feel a real connection.

A great tip from Vanessa Van Edwards, Founder of Science of People, says, “Every time you offer help, support, and advice, you create a deeper bond with someone, and a permanent similarity.”

Ending a conversation by asking, “What can I help you with?” will make a larger impact on the other person leading to a more meaningful relationship.

Here are some things to say:

“Because you’re visiting for the first time, here is a list of great places to visit in town.”

“Since I’m familiar with people in that industry, I can introduce you to a couple of people on LinkedIn.”

“Losing weight is hard, I know a great book I can recommend.”

“Since you’re going to NYC for vacation, I can send you a list of my favorite local restaurants.”

This part of the conversation is where you decide if you want to go further with the conversation. Do you want to turn it into a more meaningful relationship or not? Remember, don’t offer help if you can’t. Create deeper relationships with people with who you sincerely want to connect with after a conversation.

Lastly, Vanessa Van Edwards, author of the book Captivate and Lewis Howes, author and entrepreneur, use the “Teach Me!” strategy to deepen conversations. If the person you’re talking to mentions something you don’t know about or have little knowledge of, ask for more information on the idea or topic. This is a moment in the conversation you can figuratively say, “Teach Me!”

Here are some examples:

“I’ve never been to that part of Europe, tell me more about it.”

“I’ve never met anyone who has worked in that industry. Tell me more about it.”

“I’ve never heard of that documentary before. What is it about?”

“You have so much experience traveling. Where do you recommend going for my next trip?”

“I haven’t seen much of New York City besides Times Square. Since you lived there, what are some cool places only the locals know about?”

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