How to Ignore Everybody Around You
Find an alternate mode of distraction., Work on something that requires your concentration., When spoken to, act as if you have been torn away from something of extreme importance, and answer curtly., If they continue to talk to you, use sarcasm and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find an alternate mode of distraction.
Carry a book or electronic device everywhere with you, and make sure to read or use it at all opportune moments. -
Step 2: Work on something that requires your concentration.
Be sure that it's portable, and demands the use of two hands and your eyes.
This will make the other person think you are busy and will try to avoid interrupting you. , When possible, answer with a "yes" or "no".
Turn back to your work/book immediately afterward, and resume with faked enthusiasm. , Enunciate every word, as if speaking to a simpleton.
Openly show your dislike of the constant chatting and end your part of the conversation with something like "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to what I was doing." and turn away before they have a chance to reply. , Do not get caught staring at anyone, this will almost certainly encourage conversation.
And when speaking, look away and go back to whatever you were doing before, unless that person is of a higher authority than you, or has connections with somebody that does. , If sitting, hunch over, curl in on yourself, keep your knees together, your feet tucked under you, and your elbows on your thighs.
Whatever you are reading/working on should be placed in front of your face, as if to hide it.
If standing, cross your arms over your upper torso, keep your gaze focused toward your feet, and shift from foot to foot, as if impatient to leave. , Act as if a rain cloud is over your head at all times.
Scowl a lot, even more if you truly are in a bad mood.
If the situation demands it, have a closed-mouth-smile or a smirk.
You may not gain any friends, but that's not what you're after anyway! , Live in your own fantasy world and sit in the corner by yourself.
Use your phone for text messaging or calling.
Go to the bathroom or out for a pretend smoke (Or real one if you do).
Find a way to go home early or act tired. -
Step 3: When spoken to
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Step 4: act as if you have been torn away from something of extreme importance
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Step 5: and answer curtly.
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Step 6: If they continue to talk to you
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Step 7: use sarcasm and extensive vocabulary.
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Step 8: At all costs
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Step 9: avert your eyes from their face.
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Step 10: Exhibit closed body language.
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Step 11: Whatever you do
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Step 12: don´t smile.
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Step 13: Listen to an iPod or stuff your face in a book.
Detailed Guide
Carry a book or electronic device everywhere with you, and make sure to read or use it at all opportune moments.
Be sure that it's portable, and demands the use of two hands and your eyes.
This will make the other person think you are busy and will try to avoid interrupting you. , When possible, answer with a "yes" or "no".
Turn back to your work/book immediately afterward, and resume with faked enthusiasm. , Enunciate every word, as if speaking to a simpleton.
Openly show your dislike of the constant chatting and end your part of the conversation with something like "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to what I was doing." and turn away before they have a chance to reply. , Do not get caught staring at anyone, this will almost certainly encourage conversation.
And when speaking, look away and go back to whatever you were doing before, unless that person is of a higher authority than you, or has connections with somebody that does. , If sitting, hunch over, curl in on yourself, keep your knees together, your feet tucked under you, and your elbows on your thighs.
Whatever you are reading/working on should be placed in front of your face, as if to hide it.
If standing, cross your arms over your upper torso, keep your gaze focused toward your feet, and shift from foot to foot, as if impatient to leave. , Act as if a rain cloud is over your head at all times.
Scowl a lot, even more if you truly are in a bad mood.
If the situation demands it, have a closed-mouth-smile or a smirk.
You may not gain any friends, but that's not what you're after anyway! , Live in your own fantasy world and sit in the corner by yourself.
Use your phone for text messaging or calling.
Go to the bathroom or out for a pretend smoke (Or real one if you do).
Find a way to go home early or act tired.
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