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What to Say When They Interrupt You #shorts

Name: What to Say When They Interrupt You #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-11-24T22:00:09+00:00
Duration: 49 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this short instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, presents a concise three‑step approach for handling conversational interruptions. Step 1 advises…

24 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, presents a concise three‑step approach for handling conversational interruptions. Step 1 advises remaining silent the first time and simply listening, acknowledging that interruptions can stem from excitement or ADHD. Step 2 recommends a polite but firm response if the interruption repeats: pause the speaker, address them by name, and request a turn to speak. Step 3 escalates the response by using the person’s name more slowly and explicitly stating the need to finish before listening, thereby asserting control while maintaining respect. The video’s purpose is to equip viewers with practical, name‑based language to manage interruptions assertively without aggression.

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What to say when they interrupt you. Number 1, the first time they interrupt, say nothing. Not all interruptions are bad. Maybe they have ADHD. Maybe they're just super excited about something. Rather than responding really strong and coming on aggressively, just let them take the floor and listen. Number 2, if they interrupt you again, stop them and use their name. For example, Jefferson, I cannot hear you when you interrupt me. I'm sorry, I can't hear you when you interrupt me. So let me speak and then it's your turn. What you're saying is, I gave you the opportunity to talk. I'm now afforded that same opportunity. Number 3. If you need to be more forceful, try this: use their name but say it slower. For example, Jefferson, I will listen to you when I am finished. Or Jefferson, I want to listen to you, but you need to let me finish. And that's what to say when somebody interrupts you. So try that and follow me.