Make an excuse to get out of the situation. “I’m actually on my way to lunch with a friend right now. I’ll see you later.” “Sorry, I’ve really got to get back to work. I’m swamped today.” Reply with brief, calm answers. “That’s interesting.” “That’s nice.” “OK. I didn’t know that.” Ask for the facts if they become emotional. “What did they actually say to you?” “So what actually happened with your car? What made it break down exactly?” “Did your sister really call you that to your face? Where were your other siblings at the time? Didn’t they try to intervene?” Tell them you can’t be be around them if their behavior continues. “I don’t like seeing you do this crazy stuff for attention. I don’t know if I want to hang out with you anymore if this is what it’s going to be like.” “You’ve been getting crazier and crazier with these tantrums. I don’t want to be around you anymore unless you can act like an adult.”