changing the subject
- deflectingTurning from original path
- dodgingAvoiding by moving aside
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swervingTurning sharply aside
- tangentLine touching curve once
distraction · evasion · redirect · sidetrack · avoidance · segue · meanwhile · anyway · diversion · awkward · uncomfortable · squirming · elephant · escape · maneuver · bait · switch · smoke
engagement vs. avoidance
changing the subjectgetting to the point
Stating the essence plainly
having it out · cutting to the chase · laying cards on the table