Episode 15: Avoiding Unwanted Conversations

Welcome back to Episode #15 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is on how to avoid getting into unwanted conversations with people. This time, inspiration struck from a listener. After Episode 12 on the topic of how to end conversations politely and tactfully, one of my listeners, Grant McWilliams, asked me to do an episode on not getting into a conversation to begin with.

So here goes. His wish is my command, just as yours would be if it fits the topic of daily interactions so always share your thoughts. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I did in making it.
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Your Weekly Friday Show Notes:

1. My experience on how it has felt to be on the other side – where someone else avoided getting in a conversation with me – and how well they managed to do it, and the key to it all.

2. How a fun unexpected conversation from a plane ride led to a friendship that blossomed over the years and why to not always avoid public interaction.

3. Tips for avoiding conversations of all types in the subway, and ways to position your body, your manners and your words to be in charge.

4. Tips for managing your interactions and avoiding conversations on a plane ride when you are sitting next to someone and how to get out of awkward situations.

5. Exactly what to say – I give you phrases that have worked miracles for me – when you are in a conference, an event, a trade-show and manage to avoid conversations with poise and yet firmness.

6. One last motivator for avoiding conversation with strangers that might just work instantly.

Your thoughts on the show: If you have thoughts and questions or suggestions on what topics you want to hear about in The Daily Interaction, let me know, leave a comment, give me a shout and I will incorporate them in the show.

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