Have you ever seen someone you didn't want to see, or had someone in mind that you'd rather not cross paths with? Look no further, because I've got some great tips for you! You can dodge that teacher you didn't like, the guy that you gave a fake number to uptown, the old ex-best friend, and the girl that follows you everywhere. You can also use these skills to avoid talking to sales people, because you're not actually interested in what they have to say, right?
1. Put your headphones in
Sometimes people will still try to talk to you or make eye contact with you, even though you have headphones in. Avoid looking at them at all costs. Listen to your music or NPR and act very engrossed with it. Sing along to any lyrics, play the air guitar. Act like you just don't care
2. Leave early
The earlier you leave to go to places, the less likely you are to run into other people. Catch the early sunrise, take a quick job to get your heart pumping. What better way to enjoy a nice morning with no one in sight? :)
3. The quick dodge
When you first see someone coming your way, quickly dodge them. This doesn't have to be sneaky- you can literally dodge out of their path and run the opposite direction. At least if you do that, they'll know you did your best to avoid contact with them. That's the best compliment they could ever receive!
4. The Stop-Drop- and Roll
This isn't just meant for evacuating a fire. It can very easily be used to avoid people. They'll jump when you casually pull this trick, and the element surprise is always fun, right? Not only that, but as you roll, you can roll downhill to class! Who wants to walk, anyway?
5. Ignoring their existence
Completely. They do not exist. The limit does not exist. Avoiding who? No one.
6. Looking in the opposite direction
Out of your peripheral vision, you might notice that someone is looking at you, or waving at you. Maybe they're purposely trying to get your attention. Just look in the opposite direction and act like you don't see them. Out of sight, out of mind. You're just clueless and oblivious, so they shouldn't be offended!
7. Carry a book with you where ever you go.
And read it, with every step of the way. No one wants to run into someone that's reading that isn't watching where they're going!
8. Ride a bike
Pretend to be a crazy maniac and take over the sidewalks. Everyone will flee. Act as though you will run them over if they stand in your way. They can't catch up with you!
9. Pretend to have a phone conversation
Talk loudly and be as obnoxious as you can. Include weird details, and mention how you forgot to put on your special ointment: LOUDLY. No one will want to be near you. It's so easy to avoid people when no one is around!
10. Have awful memory
If someone manages to get in contact with you as you're walking, straight up ask them, "Who are you?" Look them right in the eye. Then run away, and act like you're frightened. You will probably never see them again.
Whatever your reasons are, these are foolproof ways to avoid talking to people. It can come in handy, especially if you're really trying to get to class or where ever quickly. It's also perfect to use to avoid having those awfully long conversations that you don't care about. You don't even have to be nice because you can avoid the situation anyway with these skills. Have fun!
