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How to tell someone to go and f... themselves in an nice elegant way.

post #1 of 46
8/1/08 at 10:09am
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What is a nice gentlemanly way of telling someone to go and f... themselves without explicity saying those words. You may be in a business meeting or in a social situation where saying the f word would not work nor could you be agressive.

Open to thoughts if there are any subtle ways.

I think he ancient greeks had a good one 'Talk to the hand' though could be a little more subtle.

Must be applicable to both a male and/or female adversary.
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post #2 of 46
8/1/08 at 10:34am
Say "How many f's are there in 'Go Away'?"
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post #3 of 46
8/1/08 at 10:57am
"Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn."
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post #4 of 46
8/1/08 at 11:07am
"Quite frankly, you're misinformed, this is actually the case . . ."
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post #5 of 46
8/1/08 at 11:26am
Last week I saw two pretty good examples - one guy said "please excuse us, I need to talk to X alone" when an individual who he dind't want to talk to came up to him. the individual understood it to be a snub, but a relativly elegant one.

to the same guy (from a different guy) "I hope you dont think that I am going to shake your hand, keep walking"
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post #6 of 46
8/1/08 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by globetrotter View Post
Last week I saw two pretty good examples - one guy said "please excuse us, I need to talk to X alone" when an individual who he dind't want to talk to came up to him. the individual understood it to be a snub, but a relativly elegant one.

to the same guy (from a different guy) "I hope you dont think that I am going to shake your hand, keep walking"

Sounds like that guy was getting lit up all day.
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post #7 of 46
8/1/08 at 2:46pm
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Originally Posted by globetrotter View Post
Last week I saw two pretty good examples - one guy said "please excuse us, I need to talk to X alone" when an individual who he dind't want to talk to came up to him. the individual understood it to be a snub, but a relativly elegant one.

to the same guy (from a different guy) "I hope you dont think that I am going to shake your hand, keep walking"

Was that the guy who badmouthed you when he quit?
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post #8 of 46
8/1/08 at 2:58pm
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Was that the guy who badmouthed you when he quit?

yeah, can't say that it dind't make me smile. it was a 3 day meeting - he dissapeared after the first day.
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post #9 of 46
8/1/08 at 3:02pm
Perhaps not so elegant, but to the point: "With all due respect... 1) ...I prefer not to discuss this with you right now". 2) ...it would be inappropriate for us to discuss this." 3) ...go play with yourself." "Don't take this the wrong way, but... 1) ...I'd rather not have this discussion with you." 2) ...I don't associate with flaming a$$holes." A particularly effective Southern thing is to end every statement with "bless your/his heart". Said with a cheery smile, it very effectively diffuses even the most vitriolic comment. Women are especially good at using the tactic. For example: "It's a shame we can't seem to have an intelligent conversation, bless your heart." Edit: See p. 3 of this thread for an example: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=72938&page=3
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post #10 of 46
8/1/08 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by globetrotter View Post
yeah, can't say that it dind't make me smile. it was a 3 day meeting - he dissapeared after the first day.

I bet that brought a huge smile to your face. It is very nice to get that kind of support. Payback is indeed a bitch.
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post #11 of 46
8/1/08 at 3:49pm
I'm not saying you're a bad person, but the thing is, you have no idea how badly you fail to grasp the current situation.

I'm afraid your opinion was not asked for nor is anyone interested in it, even if it was correct.

I'm sorry, I don't remember inviting you to this meeting.

You'll have to excuse us, this was a social get together, not a work meeting. Bye.
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post #12 of 46
8/1/08 at 3:58pm
"Hold that thought, I'll be right back." Then you just avoid them. Repeat as necessary.
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post #13 of 46
8/1/08 at 4:20pm
"Kindly go attempt an anatomical impossibility on yourself."
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post #14 of 46
8/1/08 at 4:23pm
a 'Sir, I say good day!'

b 'Excuse me?'

a 'I SAY GOOD DAY!'
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post #15 of 46
8/1/08 at 4:24pm
You are dead to me.
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