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ContemplatingFolly t1_j902f0z wrote

Listen, its been nice chatting, but will you excuse me? I need to (use the restroom/make a phone call/get this project done, etc).

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flying_ramen_monster t1_j903uk9 wrote

I use a similar phrase to yours or simply tell them immediately after their greeting that I don't have time to chat at the moment. Polite, but firm is the way to go.

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