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How to Avoid Unwanted Conversations #shorts

Name: How to Avoid Unwanted Conversations #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-01-01T18:00:23+00:00
Duration: 47 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief YouTube short, speaker Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, presents three practical strategies for steering clear of conversations you’d rather not…

1 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube short, speaker Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, presents three practical strategies for steering clear of conversations you’d rather not engage in. The first tactic advises against fighting the topic; instead, use a casual deflection phrase like “That subject isn’t for me,” treating the subject like an unwanted food. The second tactic suggests acknowledging the other person’s point with neutral comments such as “That’s good to know” or “That’s interesting,” without giving agreement. The third tactic recommends being direct—state that you typically avoid the discussion and, if pressed, repeat the boundary without providing justification. The overall message emphasizes personal agency in setting conversational limits.

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How to avoid unwanted conversations. Number 1, don't fight them. The more that you do, the more you're going to find yourself in one. So instead of fighting it or disagreeing with them, simply just pass over it. And you do that by using the phrase, "That subject isn't for me." You say it in a way as if you're talking about a food you don't like. "Eh, that subject isn't for me." Number 2, you can acknowledge their point without agreeing to it. You can use something like, "That's good to know," or, "That's interesting," and just leave it at that. 3. Be direct and tell them you're avoiding it. You can try something like, "I typically avoid this discussion." People accept this response because it sounds more like you're relying on past experiences rather than just singling them out. But if they ask you to justify yourself, don't. Just repeat the phrase again. Remember, nobody can make you talk about anything that you don't want to talk about. So try that and follow me.