Conversation Skills - How to avoid a conversation!

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  • What if you DON'T want to have a conversation? How can you STOP talking with someone annoying? What can you do to AVOID talking with people? Watch this lesson to learn the WORST social conversation skills! If you want to improve your English conversation skills, don't follow ANY of the tips in this lesson! www.engvid.com/how-to-avoid-a...
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    Hi. Ronnie. Video. Conversation skills. How to avoid them? So maybe you don't want to talk to someone. This lesson is called "Conversation Skills: How to avoid a conversation." "Avoid" means you want to stop having or not have something.
    So all of your life, probably, when you have been learning English, you've learned many lessons about how to have a conversation, how to talk to strangers, how to talk to people on the subway, how to talk to people in a store. Sometimes, I don't want to talk to anyone. Sometimes, people talk to me.
    As an example, every morning, when I wake up, I have to walk my dog. It's cold outside. I've not had my coffee yet. I don't want to walk my dog. I do not want to be outside. And I'm generally not wanting to do anything except go back to bed. It seems that people that have dogs love to have conversations with other people who have dogs. I don't want to talk to you. I don't care. They ask me strange questions like, "Is your dog a boy or a girl?" Why? Why do you care if my dog is a boy dog or a girl dog? Do you want to have sex with my dog? Are you concerned if my dog has a penis? No. Stop it. Who cares? "How old is your dog?" Why? Do you want to know his birthday? Are you going to have a party? Is your dog and my dog going to come to my house, and are we going to have a party? No. Shut up. I'm walking my dog. Don't talk to me.
    So tips on how to avoid a conversation. Rule No. 1, very easy, don't ever make eye contact with anyone you do not want to talk to. Number one rule when you want to have a conversation is you must look at the people's eyes. Don't look down. Don't look up. Look at their eyes. So to not have a conversation, don't look anyone in the eye. I'm not talking to you.
    The second one is: Don't ask the speaker any questions. So as an example, "Oh, hi. What kind of dog do you have?", "It's a Cairn terrier". "How old is it?", "Seven". "Is it a boy or a girl?", "Boy". If you've noticed, I did not ask the person about their dog because I don't care. If you wanted to have a conversation with someone, you could ask the person the same question. As an example, "Hi", "Hi", "Good, yeah". "What kind of dog do you have?", "It's a Cairn terrier. How about you? What kind of dog do you have?", "It's a Jack Russell". "Oh, cool. Don't care. Good". "How old is your dog?" "Seven. How about you? How old is your dog?", "four". "Great", "Is your dog a boy or a girl?" "My dog's a boy. How about you? How about your dog? Does your dog have a penis or a vagina?", "Girl". "Oh, do you know what? Maybe my dog and your dog should have a party. Maybe they could have puppies. That would be cool. Yeah. Okay. Good to see you. Bye".
    Next one: Look at something or someone else. Now, maybe you have the magic of a cell phone. This is a great conversation avoider. You may go as far as to pretend -- "Hi, Mom. Yeah, good. No" -- that you're talking to someone on the phone. "Mom. Yeah. Busy. No. No, I got -- Mom, hi. Yeah. Good". This is a great tool. You can pretend that your phone rang, and you're talking to your mother. You can pretend you got a text message. Or you can just look at your phone. This will indicate to the speaker that you do not want to talk to them. In reverse, if you want to talk to a person and have a real conversation, put your phone down. Do not text or talk on the phone when you are trying to have a conversation with a real live human being. If I'm at a bar and I'm talking to you, if you take out your phone and start texting someone, bye-bye. Ronnie's gone. She's getting another beer. So please, if humans want to talk to you, put your phones away. You can text them later.
    If you talk really, really, really fast and you don't say your words properly -- no one has any idea what you're talking about -- they will not have a conversation with you. So if you speak or talk really, really quickly, or if you mumble -- "Mumble?" "Mumble" means you do not say words clearly. Some people will talk like this. They have their hand -- they put their hand in front of their mouth, and you can't really hear anything that they're saying because
    [inaudible]
    So rule No.1, put your hand down, okay? Don't talk down. When I talk like this, you can't even hear -- okay? "Mumbling" means you don't say your words clearly, or they're muffled. It's like this.
    [Inaudible]
    And talking really, really, really quickly. Maybe you are very excited to meet someone. That's cool. But try and speak a little slowly so that the person can understand you.

Komentáře • 660

  • @engvidRonnie
    @engvidRonnie  Před 3 lety +15

    If you liked this lesson, watch my NEW video on how to tell someone you don't want their advice! czcams.com/video/S1CNJqOCZwE/video.html

    • @aayan3703
      @aayan3703 Před 3 lety

      Hi
      I am just 12 year old and many people just talk so well and i couldn't but because of you i learned many things. So thank you😊

  • @pauleterfc
    @pauleterfc Před 10 lety +12

    I am laughing my head off. Ronnie is an outstanding teacher.

  • @monnytoth
    @monnytoth Před 8 lety +75

    Ronnie, you're definitely the best english teacher EVER!! You've got me hooked on your videos, just can't stop watching them :)

  • @claudiapop2099
    @claudiapop2099 Před 3 lety +2

    Ronnie, you're definitely the best English
    teacher EVER!!

  • @Maremare680
    @Maremare680 Před 10 lety +105

    Great video Ronnie. My secret to avoid a conversation is to say. " I'm sorry! I don't understand English very well" hahahahhahaah.

  • @neverdown1
    @neverdown1 Před 10 lety +1

    You are a good English teacher.... Thank you Ronnie...

  • @vanessacardona287
    @vanessacardona287 Před 9 lety +3

    I wish I had a teacher like you! You're awesome!! I've learnt much more with your tutorials than in my English classes.

  • @kazuyoshisakamoto4096
    @kazuyoshisakamoto4096 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent! Among the many English conversation lessons, Ronnie may be the only one teacher in the world who teaches how to avoid conversations.

  • @MarcosRavena
    @MarcosRavena Před 3 lety +2

    OMG! I'm peeing my pants! :D
    "Why do you care if my dog is a boy dog or a girl dog? Do you want to have sex with my dog?"
    I knew you just a couple days and I'm loving your lessons and your style.
    Thanks!

  • @gonzinka
    @gonzinka Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you Ronnie!You're also a great actress.

  • @ansateam
    @ansateam Před 8 lety +6

    The best teacher in my whole life!

  • @MadaSweet90
    @MadaSweet90 Před 9 lety +2

    Ronnie you're the best! You're the funniest teacher ever! With you I can learn English and have fun at the same time. Thank you for all the lessons!

  • @lebanamela5011
    @lebanamela5011 Před 3 lety +1

    Ronnie,you really crack me up. You are definitely funny and I love it. I hate long videos but yours could be
    hour

  • @cosmehurtado7188
    @cosmehurtado7188 Před 4 lety +1

    You are the best teacher I watch your videos every single day thanks to you I learned a lot.

  • @zhaozhang4047
    @zhaozhang4047 Před 8 lety +3

    It's fun for her to go from a different perspective that is totally different from what most of videos here trying to talk about. That's fun. I do enjoy that.

  • @user-pn9wd3nw2l
    @user-pn9wd3nw2l Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you so much,Ronnie! You're amazing teacher!

  • @user-ro4ux2pi9w
    @user-ro4ux2pi9w Před 10 lety +3

    Thanks, piece of good advice. When I do a strange look, all think that I am an idiot.

  • @KhaldunQaysi
    @KhaldunQaysi Před 9 lety +2

    Generally, I recommend being friendly all the time and help anyone in need for such help.

  • @yogivoice7618
    @yogivoice7618 Před 4 lety +2

    Ronnie, you are a best teacher also a good actor.. one can easily speak english.. through watching your video
    Thanks a lot..

  • @perchinina
    @perchinina Před 2 lety

    I love you Ronnie!! I'm from Russia, Siberia and i adore your videos, i never miss them, i watch every single and i pray the lord you will never stop make people happy all over the world

  • @reihanemotamedian7436
    @reihanemotamedian7436 Před 4 lety

    You are the best English teacher ever, Ronnie!!

  • @kat5872
    @kat5872 Před 8 lety +9

    Ronnie, you're the best :"D Thanks for the lessons))

  • @WallaceCuqui
    @WallaceCuqui Před 10 lety

    Thanks Ronnie, you're helping me very much!

  • @abdiomar1989
    @abdiomar1989 Před 7 lety +3

    your lessons is so important to be honest I love it
    4 month ago I was In coffee shop
    so while I stting alone there's guy was stting next to me and he is starting conversation with me
    non stop and I didn't know what to do I left coffee shop whe my cup was half

  • @brunojfk
    @brunojfk Před 10 lety +1

    Ronnie you rule!! I just became a big fan of yours!

  • @andressinhaendres
    @andressinhaendres Před 9 lety +22

    OMG! The beginning of this video is absolutely hilarious!
    HAHAHAHAHA

    • @mocrosnuremberg4444
      @mocrosnuremberg4444 Před 3 lety

      She is teaching poeple how to be ignorant that can dangerous depends on the time and location ...

  • @healing.meditation1111
    @healing.meditation1111 Před 10 lety +65

    Ronnie~
    your so much funny.
    everyday i am watching all of your videos. they are really helpful and useful for me! also fun!
    thank you so much!!!
    today your new lesson is nice that it is make a new questions and try ask when we met someone ,. most fun thing is make a same question ! " how about your dog? how about you? " ha haha thank you
    anyway i'm really wonder that i am still don't know how to use the relative clauses with who or that or where..and adjective/adverb + that,,,
    feel free to teach us when you ready to do it ^0^
    see u soon ~~~ bye

  • @chiribitica
    @chiribitica Před 10 lety +4

    thank you Ronnie!!!!
    it's a good way to learn how make conversations fluent!!!
    you are sooo funny

  • @daniellang3624
    @daniellang3624 Před 10 lety +1

    I like you Ronnie ! My best teacher !

  • @MrsMarianikolaeva
    @MrsMarianikolaeva Před 10 lety

    Ronnie, you have amazing sense of humor! I adore your videos!

  • @369MaLuRJz
    @369MaLuRJz Před 6 lety

    I love learning with a so expressive teacher!!

  • @josepmolins8756
    @josepmolins8756 Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you very match !!! I admire you.

  • @luciabomura9268
    @luciabomura9268 Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you Ronnie!

  • @wangirene26
    @wangirene26 Před 10 lety

    thank you very much Ronnie.You taught us more than
    English.

  • @juliancalixto2215
    @juliancalixto2215 Před 2 lety

    Tanks so much teacher Ronnie. Your explanation is great and I understood very well. Greetings in Canada.

  • @InfinityBid1
    @InfinityBid1 Před 10 lety

    You are such a great teacher and I thank you for all the wonderful things you do for our

  • @user-ck5gg6kh4c
    @user-ck5gg6kh4c Před 4 lety

    Realy you are great Teacher Ronnie
    Thank you very much

  • @dehmonmuhana1313
    @dehmonmuhana1313 Před 10 lety +1

    What an enjoyful lesson. Thank you teacher Ronnie for all your lessons. They all have been so helpful to me.♡♡♡♡

  • @anapaulapsicologiayyoga5633

    You are fantastic Ronnie! thanks very much for your lessons!

  • @stefanodegovea
    @stefanodegovea Před 3 lety

    I just love your videos. Thanks for teaching English.

  • @fuadhamadfaris7754
    @fuadhamadfaris7754 Před 10 lety

    Thank you Ronnie , i like the way of your teaching .

  • @MrLudo62230
    @MrLudo62230 Před 10 lety +1

    Ronnie is so funny. I like watching her vidéo. I improve my vocabulary each time i watch one of them. THX ronnie. Keep teaching like that . Xx:)

  • @Fulats
    @Fulats Před 9 lety

    Thank you Ronnie! These are the funniest "learning videos" ever!!

  • @gnedelcu7
    @gnedelcu7 Před 9 lety

    Thank you for this work.

  • @NattSza
    @NattSza Před 10 lety +14

    Ronnie, you are lovely! haha. thanks! I've really laughed and learned a lot with this one. :)

  • @arzuozkan5958
    @arzuozkan5958 Před 4 lety

    thanks ronnie, listening you is realy amusing and learning .. you are collecting all our interest everytime

  • @toralmente89
    @toralmente89 Před 5 lety

    I think this is the best class that I have watched !!!!

  • @abdulazizalorabi7344
    @abdulazizalorabi7344 Před 10 lety

    Thank you for everything you good teacher

  • @narcisojs
    @narcisojs Před 10 lety +1

    I lovely your class teacher! Parabéns pela excelente aula e descontração.
    PARABÉNS!!!!! I STARTING LEARNING ENGLISH....

  • @delfinavega374
    @delfinavega374 Před 3 lety

    Thank you,. You are great, Blessings...

  • @hugoalfredochamorro
    @hugoalfredochamorro Před 9 lety +2

    Thanks for your teaching.. I like your English lessons... I´m from Paraguay.. and I want to say you: Thank you so much..

  • @yinmoeeain3187
    @yinmoeeain3187 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Teacher, Ronnie

  • @Lily-uy6dc
    @Lily-uy6dc Před 7 lety

    Thank you Ronni. I really needed it !

  • @acroyogawithdao7416
    @acroyogawithdao7416 Před 7 lety +1

    appreciate your energy, Ronnie! very engaging teacher.

  • @ronfan2012
    @ronfan2012 Před 10 lety

    Thank you Ronnie.

  • @euquerover3449
    @euquerover3449 Před 8 lety +33

    I would like to give two likes to this videos, amazing, I love you Ronnie!

  • @gololase1
    @gololase1 Před 3 lety

    I am impressed by your way to teach and how funny and smart that you are, congratulations.

  • @aichabougoussa1177
    @aichabougoussa1177 Před 6 lety

    Good teacher, I understand you,thank you.

  • @kosengtavanh2931
    @kosengtavanh2931 Před 6 lety

    Ronnie, thank you so so much for your lectures, I love so much and learn many skills from you in diversity situation and occasion. I am very happy and always smile, you are very funny and I love it.

  • @lunaviajera9679
    @lunaviajera9679 Před 5 lety

    Ronnie, you are a precious diamond💎!!

  • @imeldasuarez3152
    @imeldasuarez3152 Před 2 lety

    I love you teacher Ronnie, like the way you teach.

  • @WalterMarquesdeDeus
    @WalterMarquesdeDeus Před 10 lety

    Ronnie, as allways, you are fantastic!!!

  • @ilcenegri-corbin6637
    @ilcenegri-corbin6637 Před 4 lety

    The best and fun teacher on the internet!!😀👏

  • @maiacaram291
    @maiacaram291 Před 3 lety

    You are a fantastic teacher!

  • @sane4959
    @sane4959 Před 4 lety

    I'm good at turning down a conversation, but not at keeping it up. This video taught me both. Thanks

  • @simonemotolese2813
    @simonemotolese2813 Před 10 lety +1

    I follow you from Italy!
    I really enjoy listening your lessons! Great :-D

  • @0577SPROY
    @0577SPROY Před 10 lety

    THANK YOU TEACHER!!!!

  • @WOS1962
    @WOS1962 Před 10 lety +1

    I like your teaching style , your are much more wonderful. Thanks a lot.

  • @amol3881
    @amol3881 Před 4 lety

    Hi Ronnie. You are such great Teacher. I like the way you teach. Keep posting new videos. Thank you..

  • @CekTopGaZa1988
    @CekTopGaZa1988 Před 10 lety

    Ronnie,you're the best teacher!

  • @dilrukshineedeepikakumari2620

    You are very good teacher.thanks for the lessons.

  • @cyrylukasz5003
    @cyrylukasz5003 Před 10 lety

    You are the best! Thanks.

  • @yessywongkar3630
    @yessywongkar3630 Před 4 lety +8

    I did pretending talking with someone on my phone and suddenly there was an incoming call...

  • @MarwanNatsheh
    @MarwanNatsheh Před 10 lety

    Thank you Ronnie

  • @babumorul4770
    @babumorul4770 Před 10 lety +8

    Ur amazing & i think the best actress............. plz go to film ,I am sure very soon u will get oskar award .......

  • @sepsysmurf6982
    @sepsysmurf6982 Před 2 lety

    I'm late but thank you so much, I'm gonna have my first day of presential classes in my new school this Monday and i really needed this. You saved me :)

  • @jhonnydrummerworld
    @jhonnydrummerworld Před 8 lety

    Ronnie. You are the best all teacher. I love you! I am brazilian. I am learning english with you.

  • @lakshmanankomathmanalath

    great. thank you.

  • @tranbichphuong9080
    @tranbichphuong9080 Před 4 lety

    I love your way you are teaching

  • @mgdhjfmhgfd6366
    @mgdhjfmhgfd6366 Před 10 lety

    Thank you for your help

  • @melissazanforlin2702
    @melissazanforlin2702 Před 4 lety

    Hi Ronnie I love your classes!!! U are the best teacher ever, your methodology is fantastic!!! U are funny a lot. I’m trying to watch all your videos... one day I wish to have classes with u in real. Congratulations to your brilliant skill to give class. Beijos from Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @user-ri3zm9sq4o
    @user-ri3zm9sq4o Před 9 lety

    You are the best teacher ever

  • @mostafaelkandoussi9516
    @mostafaelkandoussi9516 Před 10 lety +1

    one thing miss from your lesson of conversation SKILLS ( smile) this mean more things for all kind of people just added to your skills ,thanks

  • @hayleyjo4289
    @hayleyjo4289 Před 10 lety

    Awesome. Thanks!

  • @killereyes4531
    @killereyes4531 Před rokem

    Thanks so much

  • @Tiertey
    @Tiertey Před 4 lety

    The best teacher ever!

  • @tatlucky5048
    @tatlucky5048 Před 5 lety

    Ronnie thank you ❤️👍

  • @ahmedel-gendy5848
    @ahmedel-gendy5848 Před 10 lety +1

    I really loved Mrs Ronnie ,she's so funny and great teacher :)

  • @andullahansari1332
    @andullahansari1332 Před 5 lety

    Amazing ur teaching style thank you so much 😊

  • @fatmaadan1408
    @fatmaadan1408 Před 3 lety

    You're a top! Thanks my best teacher

  • @Lucas-wt5hs
    @Lucas-wt5hs Před 10 lety +5

    One of the bests videos ever!

  • @roxi_22
    @roxi_22 Před 6 lety

    Love her!! 😅the best teacher ever

  • @emanoelpereira1844
    @emanoelpereira1844 Před 9 lety

    Thanks you so much, Ronnie ;)

  • @lizagaytan9717
    @lizagaytan9717 Před 3 lety

    Thanks a lot for this lesson ❤️❤️❤️

  • @CUNHAEM
    @CUNHAEM Před 8 lety

    You are funny and important for my life !!! Thank you !! many kisses for you from Brazil !!!

  • @martino212
    @martino212 Před 10 lety

    Hi Ronnie. I think I'll become your big fan! You've got an amazing personality, and I really enjoy your vids...plus you know how not to bore your viewers:-) so keep it up and never give up ! I wish you all the best. // Marcin from Poland

  • @matekgatluak2938
    @matekgatluak2938 Před 3 lety

    Ronnie you're incredible teacher I wish I'm in Canada with you..

  • @Lilu57891
    @Lilu57891 Před 2 lety

    It's vey useful , I going to use the advices when i go outside with my dog and i don't want to talk with no one.
    I like your videos to learn english ,it's very useful. Thanks

  • @user-gz7ug9bw9w
    @user-gz7ug9bw9w Před 10 lety

    You are the best english teacher i have met,i like u very much!

  • @helioalmeida2856
    @helioalmeida2856 Před 3 lety

    Ronnie you are the best and very funny teacher... I love you !