The Long-Talker Hang-Up Dismount...

Long-talker hang-up challenged? That dismount has plagued me for years into now largely avoidance cell phone texting by default. Even short talkers receive no favoritism within the wide net i've cast. Friends who have an awareness of my handicap, now leave me voicemails like "Are you not picking up because you don't know how to hang-up on me?" That was Tami by the way (Short talker) :)...a few months back at a party a friend, Mike, tried to provide me with some great coaching. He said practice these for the quick phone call exits 1) I've got to catch this other call 2) I've got to run and 3) I've got to jump into a meeting. Did I start hanging up on people more after the coaching? I sent him an e-mail to thank him. So, no. Beyond this, I've experienced and do recognize the "closing signs" - the sleepy talking combo yawn with a full-twisting lip smack is a standard escape hatch. At least for others. I've tried that one by the way in a pinch...think I even fell asleep on the phone with a long talker once, no kidding, and they just kept talking, I think...don't know, cell battery ran out by the time I woke up. They may still be talking...can you relate? Tell us about it...