How Do I Tell People To Back Off?

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(07-01-2021, 09:47 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Or, at least right now, you could use the Covid excuse:  "Nice to meet you, sir.  But my immune system is compromised.  I'm really not even supposed to be here.  Please keep a distance."

This is similar to how I deal with telemarketers: "I'm sorry, but I'm Amish.  I'm not even supposed to be on the phone"

(07-01-2021, 10:30 AM)Stewy Wrote: Sir (or name).  It has been good talking to you, and I don't want to be rude, but I'm not feeling very social this evening and just want to relax with the game and my meal.  Again i apologize, but I don't feel like talking to people tonight.  Have a good evening.

and ignore him.

if he persists, then either remind him you don't wish to talk or move tables.

Brad, Stewy's advise is the best you can do.  It's being polite and honest.  If necessary, you can always throw in that you are only there because that is the only way you have to see the particular game and would have preferred having alone time at home to do so but could not.