HARD TIME ENDING AN OVERLONG CALL OR VISIT?

HAVING A HARD TIME ENDING AN OVERLONG CALL OR VISIT?

Interrupt yourself! Try this. First, gain control of the conversation. Then in the middle of a sentence, abruptly stop talking, glance at your watch, and mention the time in an urgent manner.
For example: “Oh! It’s three-fifty! I need to get going.” That’s all it takes.

Notice the technique. It’s honest and not threatening because it’s never rude to interrupt yourself. Plus, it puts you in control. It breaks the conversation politely so you can be on your way.

From 101 Productivity Strategies published in "Attack Your Day" by Trapper Woods and Mark Woods. See more here (as they are published) and check out www.attackyourday.com .

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