Sometimes people just don't feel like talking, could be busy, or something might have happened in their personal life. Try and not panic and don't get angry with the person. Be understanding and excuse yourself politely from the conversation, which can save you and your partner from continued awkward exchanges. Do your best to not show your emotions to the other person. There are many different reasons that you might need to end a conversation like using the restroom or taking a phone call. If you notice your conversation partner isn't engaging, draw upon an "easy out" to leave the chat while leaving things on a positive note. You could say that: You would like to get another refreshment at the bar You need to take or make an important call You need to use the restroom You're feeling slightly ill and need some fresh air. If something naturally interrupts your conversation, take it as a way to extract yourself. This helps you leave the conversation on a positive note. Look for something in the room that makes you "realize" something. For example, say "wow, I didn't realize it got so late. I need to get home for my daughter's bedtime," after looking towards a clock or at your watch. See if there is someone else who can join the conversation to make your exit. Wait for a lull in the conversation and use this as a way to transition out of the conversation. For example, you can say "I've really enjoyed chatting with you, but I need to get going because I have an early meeting." You can easily extract yourself from an unproductive conversation by framing your exit to the other person's benefit. Use strategic statements such as "I don't want to monopolize your time" to finish the chat. Say things like "I'm sure you'd like to talk to other people, so I'm going to scamper off." Remember to keep your tone and body language as genuine as possible. Avoid using this tactic too often because it can make you appear disingenuous. Asking for information about how to contact the person naturally indicates that the conversation is coming to an end. Find a nice way to say that you've enjoyed the conversation and would like to follow up for more information. Ask a specific question about the person's business, course of study, or interests. Use this to lead you to ask "I'd love to know more about that. Do you have a business card or contact information where I could reach you for more information?" Make sure to look at the information when they give it to you, which is a sign of respect. Offer to help the person. You can say "I really enjoyed chatting with you and learning about your work. Please let me know if I can do anything to help you out." Use this tactic with someone who you don't already know well. If you notice the person doesn't want to talk to you any longer, find a way to end the conversation by bringing it back to what you started talking about. Make sure to repeat what you've learned and thank them for their time. Keep this transition as natural as possible. Ask about something related to what started the conversation as your way to end it. Even if you know the person doesn't want to talk to you and may have been impolite, take the high road and keep things positive. Make sure the person knows you enjoyed the conversationeven if you didn'tand thank them for their time. Say something like "I'm sorry but I have to excuse myself. I really enjoyed our conversation, Chris, and want to thank you for your helpful advice." Include the person's name in your final statement to show that you respect and remember them. Remember to keep it positive with the statement "you catch a lot more bees with honey than with vinegar."
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid panicking or getting angry. Use a common excuse. Find a natural transition in the chat. Show consideration for the person's time. Ask for a business card or contact information. Bring the conversation full circle. Thank the person for their time.

There's a reason that ballerinas are so fit! We can learn from them. Stand with your feet a bit wider than shoulder-width apart and angle your toes outward. Bring your arms out in front of you. They'll help you balance yourself and keep your back straight. Then, go down into a squatting position. Remember to align your knees with your toes! Return slowly to your original position, keeping your hips tucked under your spine. Repeat these movements for about a minute. Lunging on all sides is the most beneficial -- your thighs need to be worked on all planes. Stand up straight with your feet together, all the while engaging your abdominal muscles. While keeping your back straight, lift your right foot in the air and find your balance. Once you do, slowly bring it forward and place it on the ground, heel first. Straighten your left leg as you lower your right, maintaining weight on your front foot. Lower yourself until your right thigh and left calf are parallel to the floor and balance. Return to your starting position, pushing off with your front leg and switch sides. Repeat for about thirty seconds on each side or for as long as you can manage. These are commonly found in Pilates -- a great toning workout. Lie on the floor on top of a comfortable surface like a yoga or Pilates mat. Bring your arms to your side with your palms face down. Bring your right foot straight up, pointing to the ceiling. Rotate your leg outward a little. Keep your hips on the mat at all times. Then, inhale and move your entire leg in clockwise circles. Once you've done this five times, switch to counter-clockwise circles. Repeat this set four times, alternating legs. Alright, so you've got the thigh exercises down, but since there's no such thing as spot reducing, you'll need to work out your entire body, too. Cardio burns the most fat, but a combination of cardio and resistance training will lead to ultimate calorie burn. For intense results, take up interval training. It amplifies the benefits of cardio, burning even more calories. You do a short burst of exercise as hard as you can, rest for a bit, and repeat. And your workout is done much quicker!
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Do plies. Do forward lunges. Do single-leg circles. Keep up the resistance training and cardio.