AEE 141: Four Phrases to Politely End a Conversation in English

Today you’ll hear a conversation between the co-hosts where Lindsay tries politely escape the boredom of looking at her co-host's vacation photos.

Learn how to politely end a boring conversation in English today!

Here are some phrases that you should NOT use:

• “Ok bye.”
• “See you later.”
• ” I have to go to the bathroom.”

Here are some phrases to get out of the conversation:

• “Ya know what? I really gotta get going.”
• “I’d love to hear more but I gotta run.”
• “I have to be somewhere.”
• “It was great talking to you but I want to talk to someone else over there.”

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Have you tried to use these phrases?

Did you successfully get out of the conversation? Tell us what happened!

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