How do you handle someone who constantly interrupts you?

Question

There is a person in my life, a family member and also a colleague, who constantly interrupts me mid-sentence. I lose my train of thought and feel completely unheard. I have tried pausing and waiting but they just fill the silence. How do you address chronic interrupting?

charlotte_lee · Accepted Answer

Name it in the moment without accusation. 'Hold on, I wasn't finished.' Then continue without pausing to see if they respond. If it is chronic you can address it separately: 'I have noticed you often jump in before I finish. Can we work on that?'

grace_wright · Answer

Some chronic interrupters are not aware they do it. A kind direct observation outside the conversation is often more effective than in-the-moment corrections which can feel like attacks even when delivered calmly.

How do you handle someone who constantly interrupts you?

2 answers
Most votes Newest Oldest

Write an Answer

How do you handle someone who constantly interrupts you?

2 answers Most votes Newest Oldest

Write an Answer

2 answers
Most votes Newest Oldest