Tyler is excitedly talking about his weekend trip to the lake. He’s describing every little thing—what he ate, what the water was like, even the car ride there. You are listening but want to shift the conversation to your own weekend.
"That reminds me of my weekend! I went to the park, and something funny happened..."
Alex is talking non-stop about his favorite video game. He is explaining every level in great detail, including which weapons he used and how long it took to beat each boss. You enjoy video games but want to talk about a different game.
"Speaking of games, have you ever played [your favorite game]?"
The teacher has given instructions for a group project, but Ava is talking about her new puppy instead. The group is getting distracted, and you want to bring the focus back to the assignment.
"Before I forget, we still need to figure out who is writing the first part of our project."