Miss Manners: How do I ease out of a conversation with someone who’s taken?

I don’t want to waste any more time with them, but I don’t want to abruptly stand up and walk away.

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 7d ago

Miss Manners: When do I exit a conversation if the other person is not single?

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AL.comLean Right· 7d ago

Miss Manners: How do I ease out of a conversation with someone who’s taken?