Number 6:
The fastest way to end a conversation with people you don't like is to look at the clock/your watch and announce that this is your pet's favorite time of day and you need to get home to play with them. Then you wait for the inevitable question of " What do you have ?" Then smile hugely and say, " Snakes. "
Number 7:
The fastest way to clear a room is to announce," Nobody move, I had one of my snakes in it's travel pouch and I just noticed it's not in there any more. "
Gale