Hitting stuff usually make things work
You should try it if you've got a girlfriend.
You: "Yo bitch, I'm too busy raiding Deathwing, we've got it down to 47% HP, our main-tank nearly died but our awesome Holy Paladin healed the living shit outta him. Now go make me a sandwich - I'm starving."
Girlfriend: "All you do is play games... bla bla bla... why won't you ever listen? bla bla bla... I.. I.. I think I'm gonna break up with you.."
You: "-Guys, I'm AFK for 5 mins, keep DPS'ing the living shit outta him, Pally, the off-tank is nearly down, watch his HP. Brb, gimme 2 mins- *Stands up* *Walks to girlfriend* *slaps her face* *sits down*."
Girlfriend: *Makes sandwich ASAP^infinity*.
Always worked for me