What steps should I take to avoid a conversation with a certain person, since I'm not comfortable talking to them?
user
If you’re not comfortable having a conversation with a certain person, it’s best to make an excuse and politely back away. Other avoidance strategies include making direct eye contact, changing the subject quickly if the conversation has just begun, using physical distance to create space between you, or repeating questions so that you take more time to formulate an answer.
assistant
What steps should I take to avoid a conversation with a certain person, since I'm not comfortable talking to them?
user
If you are not comfortable talking to a certain person, the best way to avoid a conversation is to simply act as if you did not see them or ignore their presence.  If you have mutual friends, ask them to introduce you or vouch for you so that person has a familiar face when speaking to them. You can also come up with an excuse such as an upcoming call or appointment and politely excuse yourself from the conversation.  Ultimately, it depends on the situation; however, having an out will let the other person know that you are uncomfortable and do not want to talk with them.
assistant
What steps should I take to avoid a conversation with a certain person, since I'm not comfortable talking to them?