5 Ways To End a Conversation + A Bonus One

About this video

Weston and her fiancé discuss five practical techniques for gracefully ending conversations without leaving the other person feeling bothered. They cover methods ranging from direct compliments to subtle excuses, and address the specific challenge of extracting yourself from conversations in seated dinner settings.

Key takeaways

• Weston recommends directly signaling the end of a conversation by saying something like ‘it was really great meeting you’ as a clear, pleasant closer that works in most situations
• Weston suggests using an exit excuse such as greeting the host, getting a drink, or excusing yourself to the restroom as a tactful way to leave without abruptness
• Weston advises introducing the person you’re talking to someone else as a way to bow out gracefully while helping them continue socializing
• Weston notes that at seated dinners where you’re trapped next to a chatty person, briefly excusing yourself or redirecting their attention to other table conversations can help you engage with others

Episode details: published April 18, 2017 · 74K views · 7:28 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Ashley Weston’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are hers, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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