How to Escape a Circular Argument

Fighting over the same thing, going round in circles, is pointless. It's a never-ending argument that nobody wins. Escaping the argument is the best option, and with a few brilliant tactics, it can be done easily--a piece of cake.

Instructions

Diversion

• 1

  Look out the window and say, "Did you see that naked guy?"

• 2

  Pretend that you hear the phone, then go to answer it.

• 3

  Ask, "Did you get a haircut?"

• 4

  Sniff the air and say, "I smell smoke."

• 5

  Point to his shoes and ask why his feet have grown.

• 6

  Ask, "Who does your eyebrows?"

• 7

  Point to her shirt and ask, "Did you make that?"

• 8

  Sway a little and ask, "Did you feel that?"

• 9

  Point to the floor and shriek, "A mouse!"

• 10

  Faint.

Humor

• 11

  Ask your opponent, "Just why did the chicken cross the road?" in the middle of a rant.

• 12

  Answer your opponent's question with, "Who's on first?"

• 13

  Grab your chest and say, "I'm coming, Elizabeth!"

• 14

  Make up a bizarre answer to a question, the crazier the better.

• 15

  Pretend to be in a prize fight that you just won; jump around like Rocky.

• 16

  Make circles in the air as though roping him in.

• 17

  Begin humming the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy."

• 18

  Start laughing uncontrollably.

• 19

  Faint.

Shock

• 20

  Look concerned and ask, "Are you all right?"

• 21

  Interrupt at an inappropriate moment and say, "I want you."

• 22

  Tell your opponent the police were looking for him.

• 23

  Ask her for a loan.

• 24

  Tell him you'll share your lottery winnings if he's nice.

• 25

  Shout, "Hallelujah! I'm coming Lord!"

• 26

  Pretend you are suddenly deaf.

• 27

  Mimic Clint Eastwood with, "Go ahead, make my day."

• 28

  Ask your opponent if he's lost weight.

• 29

  Tell her you are going on the "Jerry Springer" show.

• 30

  Agree with him.

• 31

  Faint.