Everyone knows this scene all too well. You’re standing and talking to someone, but you really need to go. Or your attention span has waned. Or you’re exhausted. Or the chat has become downright ...

Ending a conversation with someone who just wants to argue can be tricky. You want to stay polite but firm, and most importantly, you want to shut down the never-ending debate. Whether it's a friend, ...

We’ve all been on a phone call that has gone on for way too long. Sometimes, the person on the other end rambles on and you’re left trying to tactfully end the conversation without hurting their ...

We all want to come across as considerate, even when it's time to move on from a conversation. But striking that balance between polite and assertive takes skill. Thankfully, the world’s most ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When you are involved in a friendly, random conversation with a stranger while traveling, what is a polite way to end it? I am a friendly person, and I have no problem with the ...

Let’s be honest—leaving someone you once chose is one of the hardest things to do. Not because you’re cruel. But because you're human. You remember their laugh, how they held your hand when things ...