Introvert Techies: Shutting Down Chatty Cathy Gracefully

Ever find yourself stuck next to a super chatty person when you're just not in the mood? In this video, we explore the art of politely shutting down Chatty Cathy with grace and honesty. Perfect for anyone needing a bit of peace after a long, exhausting week!
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[@lissajedi]

I would just say, "I'm sorry, I'm not interested in making conversation, i just want some quiet. Thank you." I have bad social anxiety and can't deal with strangers being chatty

[@allbusinessbasics]

I love that direct, honest, and KIND approach there, Lissa! Yeah, planes can be rough for those with social anxiety. Can I ask if you know what the root of that anxiety is?? No worries at all if asking tmi. 😄

[@NiomiKing]

😂 gets caught laughing when alone in a stock room, someone walks in "sorry im listening to an audio book" (doesn't even take the earphones out)

[@allbusinessbasics]

Haha! Sounds like this is coming from personal experience, Niomi?? 😅 Do tell! 😂

[@NiomiKing]

@allbusinessbasics 😂 it was a good book. Better script than any conversation that comes my way, so I committed to it 🤗

[@allbusinessbasics]

@@NiomiKing Awesome! Not much better than a good book that makes you laugh out loud. 🤣 And it sounds like you need to become acquainted with people who bring more lively conversation! 😂 But it’s true, a conversation has to be REALLY good to pass up a good book. 😄

[@NiomiKing]

@allbusinessbasics And if it has dragons in it. The person doesn't stand a chance 🤷‍♀️

[@allbusinessbasics]

Haha! 🤣

[@allbusinessbasics]

Has this happened to you?? 😅 How did you handle it?