Anonymous
Post 11/18/2023 01:53     Subject: Re:How do you get out of conversations you don't want to have?

“I would love to stay + chat w/you however I need to get back to work right now.”

Then bid goodbye & walk away.
Preferably into another room.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2023 18:45     Subject: How do you get out of conversations you don't want to have?

If all else fails, I always use: "Sorry but I really need to go to the bathroom!" and run. Who's going to question that? Everyone can relate.