Article: If you are unable to maintain composure or you simply need to get away from the person, then take action. There may be penalties for dropping a class if you are passed any applicable deadlines. If the circumstances are severe enough, then you need to drop the class. Explaining your situation may earn some leniency from the school's administration department. Discussions should be held in private, so call, e-mail or ask your instructor for an opportunity to speak. You may need to make an appointment. There may be the need to speak with an administrator as well. If you are under 18 years of age then a parent will need to be present. You can say, "It has become increasingly difficult to be in class with _____ and I need to be transferred out of class. Or he/she needs to be transferred out of class. What can be done about this and how quickly can it happen?" Instructors and administrators may attempt to resolve the matter without removing you or the person from class. Remain calm, but stick up for yourself and make sure your needs are met. Be prepared to tell them exactly why you are making this request. Most campuses are large and have many paths leading to various destinations on campus. Find the path of least resistance. If you are familiar with the travel patterns of this person, then plan to take a different route. Yes, it might take a little more time, but you need to avoid the person. If you happen to see the person at the distance, simply turn and walk the other way. There might be times when you unexpectedly come face-to-face with the individual. Averting your eyes away from the person and moving away as quickly as possible will prevent additional and unnecessary interaction with this person. Be prepared for the unexpected. When your friends are looking out for you, it makes life a little easier. A friend can create a barrier or distraction that allows you to slip away unnoticed. Make sure you trust those who say they are willing to help. Strike up a conversation with someone at a party. Approach a person and tell him, "I'm going to talk to you right now because I'm trying to avoid someone. Is that okay?" Not only will this help avoid the person, you might strike up a conversation with someone you really enjoy. There will be times when you need to pretend to be on the phone, or that you lost your glasses or keys. These tactics can be used on the spot to avoid even the most annoying people. If you see someone walking toward you that you don't want to talk to, pull out your phone and pretend to have an important conversation. You can turn your back and walk away. If you are talking with someone and you want it to end simply make a gasping noise and make an excuse to leave such as "Oh my gosh. I have to find my keys. Sorry, I have to go." You created your own "out" to remove yourself from an interaction with someone you want to avoid. There are some who believe that people, even annoying ones, come into our lives to teach us something. Each experience prepares us to be smarter and more in tune with what we want out of life. Sit down and make a list of the things you learned from your experience. Write about all the positive things that happened too. No situation is all bad.
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Drop or switch the class. Talk to the instructor or administrator. Walk a different path. Avoid direct eye contact. Ask your friends to help you. Be ready to use a simple "out" to get out of a situation. Appreciate the positive qualities and learning experiences.