Danestress Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Lets say you are on the phone already and you are ready to get off. How do you do that? I find that I am saying, "Okay, well, I'll talk to you soon" out of habit or something, even to people that I'm actually not necessarily going to talk to again soon. How do you say, "I want to get off now" without actually saying that, assuming that you are having a friendly conversation with a social acquaintance rather than a business call or a telemarketer or someone you are willing to be short with? Just for example, today I was on the phone twice with neighbors. One called to ask after my son's health. The other I called to offer a ride to a party tonight, but I got her husband. In both cases, after a brief chat, I found myself saying, "Okay, well, I will talk to you soon," but in one case, the chances of that are not good. I have this with family members too. Maybe I am ready to get off before they are? I don't want to make up a fake excuse, "Oh, sorry, someone at the door." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 How about "well, it was really nice talking to you." Or "I'm so glad you called." Or "I need to get back to __, but thanks so much for calling." I have a hard time knowing how and when to end conversations too. My dad always says "well, I can't think of anything else to say, so I guess I'll go now." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I usually have to go because my children... a - are starving b - have gone crazy c - are fighting d - need something from me so, I just tell whichever one applies. Also, one of my friends always happens to call when we're in the middle of school, so I just have to tell her that we were still working and I need to get back to it. I've got one friend who would talk forever if I didn't eventually have to interrupt her and tell her that I needed to use the restroom. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyRyan Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I find the easiest way for me to do this if I'm on a friendly call is to suggest we get together sometime. For example "Well I'm so glad you called, it was nice to catch up--maybe we could get lunch on Friday?" etc., that way whonce you make the plans, it seems sort of over, and you can end it with "Ok well I'll see you then!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I always say, "Well, I better get going. I need to do such and such, or the kids are waiting for me so we can such and such, or we are getting ready to leave....." I used to have a hard time being forceful but then decided that it was rude for people to ignore me when I truly had to go, so now I do what I have to do. If you're not planning on talking to them again you can say, "Well, it was good talking to you!" Love the dad's response..... why not say, "Well I don't want to talk anymore. Goodbye." and hang up. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I just say, "well, I'd better let you go now" or "well, I'd better get moving here". Vague but honest! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I restate the main points of the phone call and then wish them a nice day. For example... "So you do x and I'm going to take care of y. Great. Hope you have a wonderful day. Bye." I am NOT a big talker on the phone so most people get the clue. If you continue past my summary expect dead air because I'm wondering why you aren't saying, "Goodbye". :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 "Gotta go. Baby's trying to crawl up onto the stove." Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have some things I need to get done today! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I go near my kids so the person on the other end can hear them fighting. Then its easy to hang up quickly. Or if I am talking with my mother, it usually ends in an argument and I just hang up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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