OT: Invasion of personal space - how to deal with it?

[The Natural Philosopher]

This is an excellent ploy.

As is saying 'oh my god..your aura..its..'

[Rick]

I make sure I am always holding a fart in so I can release it at times like this.

[geoff]

Somewhat more information than was actually required there

[Andrew Crosland]

Look them in the eye, let out a loud sigh and let halitosos do the rest.

[PCPaul]

Look intently over their left shoulder and talk gibberish to someone who isn't there...