Deflection Techniques

Redirecting the Conversation with Ease

Deflection techniques: because sometimes the best way to deal with someone else's drama is to redirect the conversation, and by 'sometimes', we mean always.

Here are a few of our favorite deflection techniques:

• Ask Questions
• Avoid the Topic
• Change the Subject
• Redirect to a Bet

Remember, the goal of deflection is to steer the conversation away from the uncomfortable and towards the comfortable. And if all else fails, just pretend to be interested and walk away.

Or just use the classic:

Ignore Them and Watch Cat Videos