1. how deftly an individual can adapt a story or sentence they are currently telling to steer the mood of the listeners in their favor
2. how quickly an individual can fabricate a believable story while under scrutiny
2. how quickly an individual can fabricate a believable story while under scrutiny
A real-life instance of good Conversational Reflexes:
I just was going 125mph in my rental car 10min before reaching a security checkpoint.
Officer: "is that a rental? how fast does it go?"
Me: "I wouldn't know, this car is really slow"
I just was going 125mph in my rental car 10min before reaching a security checkpoint.
Officer: "is that a rental? how fast does it go?"
Me: "I wouldn't know, this car is really slow"
by Teh Noj October 1, 2009
Get the conversational reflexes mug.Effectively ending an online conversation before it has begun, with use of words such as "ntm", "nm", and "nmu?"
Person1 says:
Hey, what's up?
Person2 says:
ntm.
Person 1 says:
cool....
Person2 says:
Yep..
.....
Person1 says:
Conversation abortion, dude, conversation abortion.
Hey, what's up?
Person2 says:
ntm.
Person 1 says:
cool....
Person2 says:
Yep..
.....
Person1 says:
Conversation abortion, dude, conversation abortion.
by ellamine October 20, 2009
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Person walks up...
"hey what you talking about?"
"OH we're just conversationalising."
"Aaah.."
The person turns and walks away as the others carry on conversationalising.
"hey what you talking about?"
"OH we're just conversationalising."
"Aaah.."
The person turns and walks away as the others carry on conversationalising.
by mrjammer February 5, 2010
Get the conversationalising mug.The introduction of a new thread in a conversation, made to keep an otherwise flagging conversation ongoing.
That fact about the discovery of Teflon stayed with me for some reason. I haven’t thought about Teflon since God knows when.”
“This morning,” said Howard. “It’s amazing how those factoids surface.”
“Conversation catalysts,” replied Barry.
“This morning,” said Howard. “It’s amazing how those factoids surface.”
“Conversation catalysts,” replied Barry.
by yalebno June 16, 2010
Get the conversation catalyst mug.The foaming that occurs in the back of your mouth while talking at full-on motormouth speed. Usually causes discomfort and interrupts rambling conversations.
Sarah: "...and then I was like, OMG that purse had Brianna's cell phone in it and I could totally hijack that and then--"
Mike: "And then..what??"
Sarah: "*gulp*Yeah sorry, I got conversation rabies for a moment there. So anyways..."
Mike: "And then..what??"
Sarah: "*gulp*Yeah sorry, I got conversation rabies for a moment there. So anyways..."
by SarahStarz July 10, 2010
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Chat 1: I went to the beach today, I was so scared when I saw the 'Beware of Sharks' sign!
Chat 2: I just watched Jaws, best movie ever!
You: Major Conversation Sync.
Chat 2: I just watched Jaws, best movie ever!
You: Major Conversation Sync.
by Mattpwns March 1, 2011
Get the Conversation Sync mug.When someone is focusing on something else while youre telling a story and they realize youre talking, in the middle of your story they say " wait what were you saying? sorry i wasnt listening" pretty much sending the message that theyre not interested in what you have to say or theyre busy and they dont have time to talk.
Daniel: man today my teacher was talking about his mom, and then missy was like 'what about your dog?' and he was like well his name is..
Nicki: Im sorry what? i wasnt listening
Daniel: Damn, you just conversation incremulated me!
Nicki: Sorry
Nicki: Im sorry what? i wasnt listening
Daniel: Damn, you just conversation incremulated me!
Nicki: Sorry
by CAHACKLELACKLE6 April 18, 2011
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