I hate texting. While I do think it can be a fun way to chat or an easy way to convey information, it’s definitely not how I want to have an actual conversation. Digital communication, though ...

The No. 1 Worst Way to End a Text Abruptly. "The worst way to end a text is abruptly or without any acknowledgment whatsoever of the conversation," Dr. Radice-Vella says.

So, how do you end a text conversation without looking like a dick?

One reason people end up with the conversational equivalent of liverwurst is that it’s difficult to simultaneously do three things: end an interaction, be honest, and be considered polite.

An underrated hurdle to the small talk struggle is not how to keep the conversation alive, but how to gracefully let it die. Maybe the other person brought up the 2016 election. Or the podcast ...

Step 2: End the Conversation If the person continues to speak in a swearing, blaming, or complaining manner, you can calmly say: “I can hear that you have chosen to have me end the conversation.