How do you cope with extremely insistent people?

[Der/die AtheistIn]

Do you have someone close to you, who insists so much that you should do something you really don't want to do? What if they don't agree to disagree and you're not dependent on them? 
I find it easier to end the conversation if the insistent person is not polite, because I could end the conversation by pointing out they're disrespecting me. But if they're polite, how could I end the conversation? Should I just tell them I don't wanna talk about the subject anymore every time they bring it up? Should I leave?

[onlinebiker]

Undress.


It works on all but the most dedicated proselytizers.

But - if you' re really having a bad run of luck - they may strip too....


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[Brian37]

Do you have someone close to you, who insists so much that you should do something you really don't want to do? What if they don't agree to disagree and you're not dependent on them? 
I find it easier to end the conversation if the insistent person is not polite, because I could end the conversation by pointing out they're disrespecting me. But if they're polite, how could I end the conversation? Should I just tell them I don't wanna talk about the subject anymore every time they bring it up? Should I leave?

Brass knuckles and pepper spray, or lighter fluid and matches.

In all seriousness, there is no simple answer because only you can judge what you are willing to tolerate and not tolerate. It doesn't have to turn into a war, no, and you can find a way to end it politely. But you also are entitled express your position. 

Consider it a cost benefit. If it is minor and isn't causing you so much discomfort, you can simply let it go. But if it is persistent and it is not something you like having repeated to you constantly, you have every right, to request they stop. None of your interactions have to be a war.

It can go something like this.

Person A, "I think you should do X"

You, " I don't want to do X"

Person A, " Bu bu bu".

You, " Look, you've offered before, I like/love you, but like I said, that is not my thing. You can if you want to, but it would make me happy if you not ask me again."

[Gawdzilla Sama]

A stroke across the larynx with the back of sword quietens them down nice. Well, after some preliminary funny sounds.

[Brian37]

A stroke across the larynx with the back of sword quietens them down nice. Well, after some preliminary funny sounds.

Geeze, now I have to ask, is my cell phone number still in your call log? Not sure if I want to visit you now. 

[brewer]

Start mocking them with the "echo" game. Repeat everything they say back to them.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

A stroke across the larynx with the back of sword quietens them down nice. Well, after some preliminary funny sounds.

Geeze, now I have to ask, is my cell phone number still in your call log? Not sure if I want to visit you now. 

You're at least three points below that response.

[AFTT47]

Der/Die, you need assertiveness training. I'm sure such classes will be available at you uni.

You are basically being bullied and you really need to put an end to it. Your life is your life and you need to get comfortable telling people that in no uncertain terms.

[Brian37]

Der/Die, you need assertiveness training. I'm sure such classes will be available at you uni.

You are basically being bullied and you really need to put an end to it. Your life is your life and you need to get comfortable telling people that in no uncertain terms.

What? So you are saying nuclear war is not an option? You take all the fun out of it.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Do you have someone close to you, who insists so much that you should do something you really don't want to do? What if they don't agree to disagree and you're not dependent on them? 
I find it easier to end the conversation if the insistent person is not polite, because I could end the conversation by pointing out they're disrespecting me. But if they're polite, how could I end the conversation? Should I just tell them I don't wanna talk about the subject anymore every time they bring it up? Should I leave?

"I have to pee" and never come back.