Distraction is one of the most powerful tools to get out of a tricky situation and one of the easiest to implement; which some very powerful politicians use with great expertise. And you don't have to be a skilled motivator or even an experienced debater. All that you need is a creative thought process, so that you can distract a person whose name you forgot or a discussion with a loved one that you don't want to get into.
Though some sticky situations like when you accidentally put your foot in your mouth by suggesting that someone was pregnant (but wasn't), or telling someone you thought they were 50 years old, when they were only 40 can be difficult to recover from, you can always think one step ahead and with a "distraction plan" in bird's eye view, you'll be able to talk your way out of an insensitive comment within minutes.
If you forgot someone's name and realize this just as they come up to greet you, head right into a compliment by replacing the typical greeting of, "Hi, (name) so nice to see you," with commenting with enthusiasm on her beautiful top, skirt or purse. Distraction is a wonderful way to develop a plan B, and without insulting or harming your relationship with them in the process.
It doesn't matter if you face a sticky situation at work, at home or in the company of a stranger that you just met. With some planning ahead and creative problem solving, you can become a master talker and just when you need the skill most.
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