They often seem genuinely interested and then say something bizarre like "you must have a really good general knowledge".
Just say something like, "Interested in a movie?" or "Want to go bowling this Friday evening?".
Astronomers are interested in such observations because they say something about the way the Universe is built on the grandest scales - how matter is organised into vast filaments and sheets and separated by great voids.
If you are seeking a particular position, Ms. Doyle said, you might say something like: "I'm interested in this job.
Say something like, "Hey, are you interested in going to the movies with me and a few friends?
Say something along the lines of "I'm flattered, but not interested".
This doesn't mean that you need to lose all tact and say something offensive, but you can say, "I'm just not interested.
If you finish your 8-minute long story and they say, "Did you say something?" They obviously zoned out and couldn't be THAT interested in you.
See something, say something.
