2006-09-01 14:52:41 · 14 answers · asked by ashes_vancouver 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Would you let me finish!!!!?......I'm trying to answer other questions.
2006-09-01 14:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Scott B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is very common. The way I learned was to find something I could hang onto in what the other person was saying. I tried to find some nugget that I found interesting and then ask them more about that one thing or maybe I would divert the conversation at the first opening to some topic related to theirs, but something I was more interested in than the current topic.
The reason people interrupt during a conversation is that they are either not interested in the other person's topic, the other person his/her self, they are insecure, or merely self-centered (not totally, but they're just gonna bust if they don't share this one thing before they forget it!!!!).
Read the book, "How to win friends and influence people" twice. I say twice because it is a short and easy read and it is an excellent source on how to be a good conversationalist. The single most important lesson in the book is that people LOVE to tell you what they know! They absolutely love it. The second most important is that you will be ranked as a person's favorite conversationalist if you are an active listener, i.e. - engaging them about them and their topic. People will absolutely love you. Basic lesson of the whole book; listen to others more than you try to make them listen to you, people will adore your company and think you're the best conversationalist in any room.
I hope this has helped.
2006-09-01 22:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by David R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To become a better listener one must 1.have a interest and show that interest in what other people have to say-use ears to listen and talk less. Good listeners usually care about the other people. Poor listeners are mainly interested in talking and being heard and get impatient,interrupt when the other person(s)talk for they want to talk.Are not so much interested in what the other person(s) has to say but more in what they want to talk about. A good listener is also courteous-doesn't interrupt rudely and holds the belief that everyone's talk is worth listening to.
2006-09-01 21:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listening is an Art. Focus on the person and what is being said. Don't think about what you can say, focus on them. Rephrase back to them what they have shared with you. Don't try to upstage what they are saying (this is a 'huge' conversation stopper). Ask questions surrounding what that person is talking about (this shows interest).
You can also join Toastmasters Interanational to learn to become a better speaker, listener and communicator all around.
http://www.toastmasters.org/
2006-09-01 21:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt that asking the lord for angels as was suggested by one kook or that recitation of the Quran as was suggested by another weirdo will make a hoots worth of difference... but if you've paid attention to what Yahoo Nickname had to say and followed the link she suggested, you'll begin to think your way through this little shortcoming of yours and become a better listener.
Try to remember that yours is not the only functioning brain in a conversation...
Most of the other answers given were helpful. As for the the duct tape answer... well, what can I say except Bravo and 5 stars.
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2006-09-01 22:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to just listen to what the person is saying and think how you would feel if someone was always interrupting you when you were talking
2006-09-01 21:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by oxoxtedybxoxo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my boyfriend has the same problem, he gets excited and interrupts when I talk. I don't mind too much most of the time, because I find it funny.
Can't wait to hear the answers!!!
thanks!!
2006-09-01 21:55:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Develop consideration for others. Would you like to be interrupted?
2006-09-01 21:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just do what I do, Shut up and give them the chance to explain to you what you need to hear. Take that time to write down or remember points you want to bring up and after they are done talking you can make your statments. Most of the time you will find it is not worth it and just say nothing.
2006-09-01 21:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put an ittytay in your mouth. no interruptions that i would complain about!!
2006-09-02 07:02:03 · answer #10 · answered by hoecake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duct tape over your mouth while you are in a conversation with family and friends then when you get out into the real world then you will be trained
2006-09-01 21:58:58 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋