What is your go-to 'socially acceptable' excuse to get out of a horrible conversation or social encounter?

1. Well, I better get going, but it was nice seeing you.
   — ThymeFourWhine


2. "I have to go return some video tapes."
   — J_A_R_Y_A_I_M_E


3. As a uni student, gotta go study for that midterm/finish that paper etc. I think I might apply for grad school so I can keep these excuses...
   — liuqiba






4. "I need to harvest my watermelons in farmville"
   — SabreToothSandHopper


5. I just tell them I have to run, as someone's expecting me elsewhere. Keep it vague but plausible.
   — D-Rez


6. Look at phone. Put hand in mouth. Pause. Leave. EDIT: Not going to edit.
   — AMAbutTHAT






7. “I’ve got to go feed my cat” is how I usually announce that I’m leaving happy hours. People tend to chuckle when I say it, but my cat actually does need to eat after I’ve been away for 10+ hours.
   — itsthepanther


8. “I have to poop”
   — sajond


9. "I left the oven on fire"
   — nisling9000






10. "Sorry, I've been working long hours this week and I want to spend some quality time with my dog"
    — MemberMurphysLaw


11. "I got to get home and walk the dog"
    — Polivarp


12. The trick is to put on onus back in them to make them think they are busy, and that you were interesting them! "Well I won't hold you up any longer and will let ya get back to it. Catch ya later mate" Has never failed me.
    — Spratty75849