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[quote=Anonymous]I would have been annoyed.  Even though I'm sure she came off as all shades of rude, the fact that she took control of the conversation and blocked me from getting what I wanted out of the event( networking, whatever the pleasant conversation I was having before) would piss me off.  I always wish I had that magic phrase that can stop rude people in their tracks but in a nice, professional, firm way.

Now that I think about it, one way is to call someone in a polite way on their sh&t.  When she said I must have you at a disadvantage, look wide eyed and say, something along the lines of a question "are you saying someone needs to do a dissertation on a topic in order to have an opinion on it and converse intelligently?".Wait for more self promotions and subtle put downs if that was the point and furious back peddling if it was accidental.  Clearly a it's a topic of great enthusiasm for you so why don't we pick a topic no one has a PhD in like the sports picks for the Redskins so everyone can join in the conversation ...and change the topic.  No matter what, you weren't getting to finish the initial conversation but this way you take back control and get everyone at the table talking again.
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