Originally Posted by
FrankCobretti
The guy who refused to pick up on any of my attempts to shift the conversation away from politics, then got mad when I crushed him like a bug.
Don't climb in the ring if you aren't willing to take a few hits.
Worse IMO - CA won't let you read. Then, dominates the conversation with marriage issues, or talk about his motorcycle, or bragging on his kids. Sorry, I just don't care where little Johnny goes to college, and nowhere in the job description is "Keep the CA entertained for 5 hours with sparkling conversation."
My not-so-subtle hint of staring out the side window in total silence for as long as possible to avoid his droning voice doesn't work.
Sometimes, the conversational chemistry just isn't there. If that's the case, at least let me discreetly read a USA Today in cruise.