earphone maneuver
When someone wearing earphones gets interrupted and takes one out because they know the person is just trying to start a pointless conversation.
At the coffee shop, my barista tried to chat and I took one earphone out and said, 'I’m not in the mood.'
During my lunch break, my coworker asked me how I was and I took one earphone out and said, 'You’re not worth both.'
In my car, my dad started talking and I took one earphone out and said, 'I’m trying to vibe.'