h a l f b a k e r yCompound disinterest.
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... A Compulsive Talker friend has trapped you, and you, being a Kind Person don't want to hurt the CT's feelings.
... When you can't last out a moment longer, you press the Secret Control in a pocket or handbag handle and yes, your Latest Fully-featured Cellphone rings imperatively.
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a Polite Excuse you listen intently to nothing, saying to your CT, with Complete Honesty, "Sorry I've just got to run. See you again," ... and scram.
Gratutious Link
http://www.purrsia....l/ff300/fv00228.htm A comic strip using the 'Obvious Distraction' line. [StarChaser, Nov 16 2000, last modified Oct 04 2004]
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Beeped again! I'll buzz off. |
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Or just claim its on vibra mode. |
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ahh, gadgetry. modern man's fallback for having never learned tact. |
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Why not just do this " hey is that Elvis" and when they turn around you run |
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<dramatic point> 'Look! It's an obvious distraction!' "Where?" <running feet> |
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Misread as *serffone*. Try that one on for size. |
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