If person A was attempting to start a conversation on a topic that is not wanted, person B might break both the manner and quantity principles. They would most likely be overly brief or ambiguous if they say something like “Just stop” or “Enough”. Their response would be short due to their annoyance, so they wouldn’t be specific at all. They are breaking the quantity maxim because they are not providing enough information as to why they want them to stop talking. I think they would also be violating the first maxim under manner which states “Avoid obscurity of expression”. If they were to say “Enough” or “Just stop”, perhaps someone at the table would say “what?” or “what’s wrong?” It’s hard to understand what the person means when they speak in this manner as it is a very indirect and vague response.

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