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HOW TO INTERRUPT POLITELY
Although the words “polite” and “interrupt” may seem
like opposites, these words (and behaviours) go hand in
hand! Therefore, it is important to interrupt politely
before disrupting a conversation or activity before they
ask a uestion or make a comment
The tips below are helpful ways to interrupt a
conversation
" !now when an interruption is necessary # $f your comment or uestion can wait for another time,
then wait %nly interrupt if you feel it is important to
share your thought or ask your uestion at that very
moment
" "a#e eye contact with the person you want to
spea# to # $f you make eye contact with the person
you want to speak to, he&she may recogni'e that youhave something to say and may invite you to speak
" Wait for a brea# in the conversation # $f it is not
an emergency, wait until the speaker pauses to allow
others to speak
" Raise your han$ # aising your hand lets the other
person know that you have something to say
" Wait to be reco%ni&e$ # aising your hand does not
give you permission to blurt out your uestion or
comment ait until the speaker acknowledges you
before sharing your thoughts or ideas
" !eep your co''ents short an$ to the point #
emember that when you have interrupted someone,
and are given the chance to share, be sure to say your
message clearly and stay on topic
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HOW TO INTERRUPT POLITELY
Although the words “polite” and “interrupt” may seem
like opposites, these words (and behaviours) go hand in
hand! Therefore, it is important to interrupt politely
before disrupting a conversation or activity before they
ask a uestion or make a comment
The tips below are helpful ways to interrupt a
conversation
" !now when an interruption is necessary # $f
your comment or uestion can wait for another time,
then wait %nly interrupt if you feel it is important to
share your thought or ask your uestion at that very
moment
" "a#e eye contact with the person you want to
spea# to # $f you make eye contact with the person
you want to speak to, he&she may recogni'e that you
have something to say and may invite you to speak
" Wait for a brea# in the conversation # $f it is not
an emergency, wait until the speaker pauses to allowothers to speak
" Raise your han$ # aising your hand lets the other
person know that you have something to say
" Wait to be reco%ni&e$ # aising your hand does not
give you permission to blurt out your uestion or
comment ait until the speaker acknowledges you
before sharing your thoughts or ideas
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" !eep your co''ents short an$ to the point #
emember that when you have interrupted someone,
and are given the chance to share, be sure to say your
message clearly and stay on topic