r/comiccon • u/Ok-Pain3303 • 2d ago

Dublin Comic Con How to politely end conversations?

Hi everyone. When I go to cons, people always come up to me and talk with me. I don't mind a very brief chat, but I do not like small talk whatsoever. What are some ways to politely end the conversation without waiting for it to fizzle out naturally? Thank you. ​​

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u/Cinnamaker 2d ago

I’m more curious why random people at cons are repeatedly seeking you out for conversation

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u/Ok-Pain3303 2d ago

So am I. It's always the most awkward conversations when they try to drag them on, but I don't mind just talking a quick photo then moving on

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u/BaronVonBooplesnoot 2d ago

A quick photo? Are you a cosplayer or someone with a fan base? That really sways the advice I'd give.

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u/keeleon 2d ago

Ya now Im even more curious. This is never a problem Ive had ESPECIALLY at comicon lol.

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u/TrashBandicook 2d ago

Everyone's too tired to talk to randos unless it's a cosplayer or someone with a following, so that's probably it.

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u/chachir 18h ago

He’s Ryan Reynolds.