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When you are on the phone with someone who is droning on and on about something you have no interest in, what do you do?

My sister does that. I just put the phone on speaker and go about my business, interjecting an occasional "Uh huh" or "That's interesting.", not having a clue what she is talking about.

Posted - November 13, 2019
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  • 10662
    Unfortunately, I tend to be "over polite" and listen to them (although my mind does wander).
      November 13, 2019 4:09 PM MST
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  • 44649
    She can change subjects so fast I can't keep up.
      November 13, 2019 5:16 PM MST
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  • 53524

      I think your sister is my sister. 


    ~
      November 14, 2019 2:08 AM MST
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  • 1893
    I say that is interesting I have to go and hang up
      November 14, 2019 10:24 AM MST
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  • 44649
    I have lied to her a few times. My favourite is "Pat needs my help."
      November 14, 2019 12:08 PM MST
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  • 13277
    Funny, I often see posts like that on here. I usually just quit reading.
      November 14, 2019 10:46 AM MST
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  • 44649
    Anything with more than one paragraph rarely gets my attention, especially copy/pastes.
      November 14, 2019 12:10 PM MST
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  • 17614
    I assume they just need to talk and so I allow it for a few minutes.  Then I have an immediate need to get off of the phone.  Which is always true.
      November 14, 2019 9:24 PM MST
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