During the ride, if you don't want to chat with the bus conductor or other passengers, you can take the following polite and effective ways to avoid unnecessary communication.： ### 1. **Use headphones or listen to music** - Putting on headphones or playing music is a common signal that you are focusing on your own business and don't want to be disturbed. Even if you are not listening to music, headphones can be used as a social barrier. ### 2. **Focus on mobile phones or books** -Looking down at your mobile phone, reading e-books or paper books can make you look busy and avoid eye contact with the conductor or other passengers, thereby reducing the possibility of small talk. ### 3. **Smile or nod politely** -If the conductor takes the initiative to greet or talk to you, you can smile or nod politely, but don't talk deeply. This method is neither rude nor effective in ending the conversation. ### 4. **Short response** -If the conductor asks you a question, you can respond with a short answer, such as “yes”, “no” or “Thank you”, and then quickly divert your attention. ### 5. **Select seat** - Try to choose a seat far away from the conductor, so as to reduce the chance of them actively talking to you. ### 6. **Prepare in advance** -If you know that the conductor may take the initiative to talk to you, you can prepare some short answers in advance, such as “I'm a little tired today and want to take a break” or “I'm dealing with some work matters.” ### 7. **Be polite** -No matter which way you choose, it is very important to be polite and respectful. The job of a conductor may not be easy. It is necessary to understand the nature of their work and give proper respect. ### 8. **Express clearly** -If you really don't want to be disturbed, you can politely say, “Sorry, I'm a little tired today and I want to be quiet." ”This can not only express your needs, but also will not make the other party feel unhappy. ### Summary During the ride, the key to avoiding small talk with the conductor is to be polite, and at the same time use some nonverbal signals (such as headphones, books, etc.) to convey your willingness not to be disturbed. This can not only protect one's personal space, but also will not make the other party feel uncomfortable.