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We’ve all been there—trapped in an annoying one-way conversation with someone who can’t figure out that you just want it to end. Fortunately, there are several good ways to get yourself out of this kind of jam. This article lists helpful exit strategies that are effective without being unnecessarily rude to the person who is annoying you.
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QuestionWhy do people behave annoyingly?Dr. Evan Parks is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in helping people manage chronic pain through the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Approach at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. He also has experience working with others on topics ranging from stress management to mental flexibility. Dr. Parks is also the author of Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: Active Pain Management That Helps You Get Back to the Life You Love. Dr.Parks holds a BA in Theology from Cedarville University, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University, and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.Many times people behave annoyingly. They choose indirect ways to get recognized. They prefer to have negative attention rather than none at all.
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QuestionWhat can you do if someone is talking endlessly on the phone in a loud tone, talking about the same topic over and over AND OVER again?Community AnswerSay "Sorry, I have to go. But we can talk later, is that okay with you?" and hang up once they say "yes"
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/off-the-couch/201204/5-steps-for-dealing-with-people-who-talk-too-much
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kat-boogaard/4-ways-to-interrupt-someone-politely.html
- ↑ Evan Parks, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 26 October 2021.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/04/how-to-develop-empathy-for-someone-who-annoys-you
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/constructive-wallowing/201604/3-essential-ways-to-protect-your-personal-boundaries
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- ↑ https://publicrelations.ucmerced.edu/writing-and-editing/internal-communications/listening-and-feedback
- ↑ Evan Parks, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 26 October 2021.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/how-to-deal-with-verbal-abuse
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/04/how-to-develop-empathy-for-someone-who-annoys-you
- ↑ Evan Parks, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 26 October 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/wander-woman/201308/how-to-deal-with-annoying-people
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/staying-sane-inside-insanity/202011/in-defense-zoning-out
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm
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