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Sound familiar to you?
Its rude, frustrating, and ultimately pretty counterproductive.
Effectively dealing when someone keeps interrupting you could be a bit of a slippery slope.
But, these five tips should at least help you cope with that chronic interrupter.
Yes, interruptions can be frustrating.
Nobody can blame you there!
How can you start things off on the right foot?
This sets the tone right from the get-go that youre aiming to share your ideas free of interruptions.
This also makes it easy to halt an interrupter in his tracks.
So, why not use that same tactic?
Refuse to pause for interruptions, and instead continue moving forward with your intended spiel.
But, sometimes it’s possible for you to only fight fire with fire.
And, at least youre guaranteed to get your whole idea out there without constant interference.
Ask Questions
As I mentioned previously, interruptions arentallbad.
In fact, some of them can actually be pretty valuable contributions to the conversation.
Ask her to expand on her ideas or explain why she disagrees with a certain point youre making.
Youll get to broaden your viewpointand, who knows, you might pick up on something worthwhile.
But, the best part?
you’re able to hope, at least.
Unfortunately, this isnt something you might sugarcoat.
Youll need to be firm and direct to get your point across.
But, just because you need tobe bluntdoesnt mean you cant bepolite.
But, could you let me finish my thoughts and then well have an open conversation about them?
Its straightforwardbut a littlelessstraightforward than something like, John, shut up and let me talk!
Dealing with someone who keeps cutting you off mid-sentence is never easy.
5 Polite Ways to Deal With People Who Not-So-Politely Keep Interrupting You| The Muse
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