A more elaborate way could be, 'I understand you're presenting this story, but I have my own beliefs and experiences that make it difficult for me to embrace it. Thank you for sharing, but I can't go for it.' This not only politely declines but also gives a bit of an explanation without getting into too much detail.
You can simply say that you have other prior commitments. For example, 'I'm sorry, I already have plans for that evening with my family' or 'I've promised to attend another event that day.'
Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to notice you. Say something like 'May I go to the toilet, please?' in a quiet and polite voice.
If transportation is the problem, alternative solutions can be found. Maybe carpooling with a neighbor or using public transportation if available. If it's about lost items, borrowing from classmates or teachers can solve the issue quickly. For bullying, reporting it to the school authorities so they can take action to stop it.
If the bus broke down, they could call for another bus to pick up the students.
If it's because of illness, the family should take the kid to the doctor. Once the kid gets better, he can go back to school.
You can also try to shift the focus. For instance, 'Your story is great, but I really wanted to share something with you quickly.' Then start talking about a different topic briefly, so he gets distracted from his endless story.
You can also joke about it. Say something like 'Dad, that story is like a broken record! Let's hear something different for a change.' Using humor can soften the message and make it more likely that they won't be offended when you ask them to stop repeating the same story.
Tell her that you love listening to her stories but you have a task or thought that you need to quickly attend to. For example, 'Dear, your stories are always great, but I just remembered I need to check on something for a few minutes. Can we take a short break?'
If it's a story that someone is trying to sell you, like a false or unethical one, you can ask for evidence. If they can't provide any, that's a good reason to reject it. For example, if it's a business deal story that seems too good to be true, asking for proof of past success or real - world examples can help you make a better decision.
You can say something like 'I really enjoyed that story the first time, but let's talk about something new now.'