Smarterware

The best way to get out of a conversation (this is platinum from a conversational maestro I once met)

“I’d like to go talk to those people over there. Come with me.”

Why this is the most tactful way – if they do not want to go – they will politely excuse themselves. If they do want to go, you have a partner in mingling.

Tell them what you want to do, let them decide.

Do not, do not – say “Nice meeting you” – you could make a temporary enemy if they feel like you are ditching them (and you very well may be)

Kevin
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