Choose how to say STOP when your conversation goes out of control Some colleagues, clients, employees, bosses, politicians, neighbors - might be difficult to stop  when they are so absorbed in what they have or want to say . They are unstoppable when they are manic. Well, almost unstoppable. Here's a list, depending on the situation you're in. It could be a weekly meeting, a public meeting, a coaching session, dismissing an employee etc. It could be your neighbor at your front door that is very upset. It could be your kids.  Saying STOP is like putting a needle towards a balloon. For a moment your 'partner' and you will experience a sudden surprice that will stop you both.  Choose the right kind of STOP and if it does not work then choose another one from this list. This list contain deescalating as well as escalating sentences. A question like: What time is it? will distract and confuse and stop the excited person for a few seconds - enough time for you to get ...