I am sure we could all use the Stop Talking cards to silence those who just don't know when to stop flexing their vocal chords. After all, those people can be found everywhere, from work to parties, to buses.
Designed by Allison Riley, the Stop Talking cards provide an elegant and "somehow polite" way to essentially tell someone to shut up. They are the size of standard business cards with immaculate letterpress work in an "elegant and almost restrained typeface," as if to minimize the insult.
$8 gets you an abstract black box with 25 cards, giving you 25 chances to see that priceless look on the face of the recipients.
Silencing People Politely
Stop Talking Cards
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Communication Methods - The trend of using unconventional means, such as Stop Talking cards, to convey messages and communicate with others in various settings.
2. Polite Disruption - The trend of disrupting social norms and expectations in a polite and refined manner, like the elegant and subtly insulting design of the Stop Talking cards.
3. Personal Boundaries - The trend of advocating for personal boundaries and assertiveness in interpersonal interactions, demonstrated by the popularity of products like the Stop Talking cards.
Industry Implications
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2. Personal Development and Communication Training - Companies in the personal development and communication training industry can incorporate innovative tools and strategies, like Stop Talking cards, to help individuals assertively communicate their needs and set boundaries.
3. Events and Party Supplies - The events and party supplies industry could provide specialized products, like Stop Talking cards, that enhance social interactions and facilitate communication in a fun and novel way.