If you want to avoid chatting with the conductor during the ride, you can try the following methods: 1. **Focus on personal activities**: You can bring books, magazines, or listen to music, watch videos, or browse the news through mobile phones, tablets, etc., so that you can appear to be busy with your own things. 2. **Use headphones**: Even if you don’t play music, just wearing headphones can convey the message that you don’t want to be disturbed. 3. **Respond politely**: If the conductor takes the initiative to strike up a conversation, you can respond briefly and politely, and the other party will generally understand your intention. 4. **Pretend to take a nap**: Closing your eyes and resting or pretending to take a nap in your seat can usually avoid conversation. 5. **Choose the right seat**: If possible, choose a seat that is farther back and away from the conductor to reduce the possibility of being approached. It is important to be polite and respectful when taking any measures, because they are also performing their duties.