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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How could the girl possibly respond other than to tell him off?[/quote]

All simple, "I don't care to discuss that, Mr. Friend. But on the topic of social lives, ____? (change the topic with a question that gives him an opening to discuss some mutual acquaintance, one of his kids, or an event he went to recently)"

Then she can excuse herself as soon as a natural break in the conversation arises.

Learning to deflect intrusive questions gracefully and set boundaries in social interactions while minimizing any awkwardness and keeping the conversation flowing is a useful skill for young people to develop, as it would serve anyone well throughout life. [/quote]

Yes, learning to deflect is a skill people should learn.

But also, learning to absorb an unhappy response to a misfired joke is also a skill people should learn.

Your answer is stupid because it continues a conversation that has no reasonable continuation.  "I think my mom is calling. Bye." Is also deflection.[/quote]

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