What do I say if I bump into someone in the neighbourhood who I don't want

[applegrove]

to be friends with, who I don't want any contact with. So far I've avoided her but I know I will run into her one day and I don't want to encourage her or bait her or give her cause to 'run me down' one more time (when have done nothing that has still been a reason for her to react and run me down). Someone here years ago suggested I just laugh and nod. My sister suggested that I make it positive because if it is an angry situation that will just turn it into a big to-do. I'm tongue tied these days for some reason. How do I say "hello...sorry I've got to go"? What are the words? Help!

[kayakjohnny]

1. My words, would be, "Sorry, I'm just not one for socializing."

I've actually had to say that.

And the truth is that I am totally one for socializing.

Just not with that person.

[applegrove]

2. I can't say that because then she'll spread it around the neighbourhood that

I am not social. See what I mean?

[kayakjohnny]

3. Oh.

Yes, I see the problem.

[name not needed]

4. Five words: I don't drink with you.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

5. this is how it is done --- (I think)

Hey! Good to see you. Look I have got to run right now but call me and lets do lunch real soon! See ya later.

kiss the air close to the cheek of this person.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear applegrove...

I'm not sure what I'd do if I were talking to someone else, and she came up.

But if I were out walking, I'd just wave and keep on walking.

I'm sorry you're in this mess. It sucks.

:hug: