7. Stand up and go to the restroom. Give him space to come down a notch.
“If he is super-heated about something, I walk away for a few minutes.” Depending on how excited he is, you may want to adjust the time that you are gone. When he’s had enough time to calm down, come back to your seat and say, “By the way…” to change the topic. You and your boyfriend can engage in conversation on a fresh topic without any awkwardness.