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Ugh… tricky sitch on that one. I’d usually just cut the convos off and say why don’t we table that and put that on the next meeting topic. That way I don’t get stuck in any tangent convos that arnt really relevant right now.
Also always have your cell phone on your so you can act like you’re getting a call that you need to take. Lol
It's best to just shrug it off and shut it down with neglect. When people are overbearing, just do the absolute minimum level of engagement, even if it means just looking up and nodding a tiny bit. Can't say if this is the case, but some people just push hoping to get a reaction from you, it's like they're baiting you. Others are just awkward and don't get that their commentary is unwelcome. Just remember it's all a lesson in patience and just practice ignoring it as best you can.
Honestly I would try to ignore it. When my coworker starts doing that I end up putting my headphones in. I do have one of those colleagues who always sticks her nose in business that isn't hers.