We’re all familiar with the conversation starter. If you’re not, it’s typically a funny joke, a witty remark, or a simple “hi, how are you” will do the trick. Starting conversations and meeting people is really easy if you follow three steps my uncle told me about twelve years ago: (1) greet, (2) meet, and (3) establish common ground. One thing he didn’t tell me is how to end conversations. Well, it’s a good thing that you read TCM where we’re here to share our secret with you. Indeed.
That was it. Indeed. Indeed ends every conversation and allows you to walk away. It shuts down the other person and more or less tells them politely that you really don’t want to talk to them anymore. Here’s some examples of how you can use it:
Girlfriend/Wife: …and then Suzy started telling Jane blah blah blah (you get the point)….was I right to do that?
You: Indeed.
Girlfriend/Wife: Ohh thanks for listening hun!
Boss: Sean, you know what I’m talking about, right?
Sean: Indeed.
Boss: That’s the ticket.
Buddy 1: Yeah so I’m sure Favre will come back, but I want to go with Schaub. He’s a better all around athelete. What do you think?
Buddy 2: Indeed.
Buddy 1: My thoughts exactly.
You think I’m kidding? Start throwing this word around and you’ll be able to stop conversations on a dime. I’ve stopped many boring workplace coffee conversations with this powerful word and now I offer it to you to fend off significant others, friends, bosses, co-workers, and annoying friendly people that are too pleasent and want to tell you their entire life story.
So don’t be afraid to use it! And remember, if it doesn’t work the first time, reuse it!
Indeed.
