How Do I Tell People To Back Off?

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(07-05-2021, 12:34 AM)samhain Wrote: Over the years, I've gotten pretty good at conveying my interest in conversation without actually using words. People don't like it when you ignore them, particularly in conversations like the ones you mention. Confrontation is all well and good, but the real insult to that kind of person is to let them feel ignored and unwanted. They'll get tired of the one-way conversation and go away.

(07-05-2021, 02:13 AM)sandwedge Wrote: Total agree with you. I'm pretty social, but when I don't feel like it, I can usually convey the message to not bother me pretty quickly. 

I’m not saying I’m famous or anything, but one of the reasons that I’m so well-known and so popular in the area is because I’m always smiling and I will chat with anyone, so I can’t really just give off the “leave me alone” vibe.

I normally don’t mind and I’ll chat with anyone about anything but some people are just over-the-top.