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Interrupting the the other person is one of the key skills of conversation, particularly where you want to change the other person's mind.

Interruption techniques

There are a number of interruption techniques you can use to 'grab the baton', taking control of the conversation. Here are some of the common methods available:

Agreement Interrupt: Enthusiastically agree.
Body Language Interrupt: Non-verbal signal intent to butt in.
Challenge Interrupt: Challenge the truth of what they just said.
Clarification Interrupt: Ask for clarification. Check you understand.
Continuation Interrupt: Pick up where they might leave off.
Disagreement Interrupt: Disagree with what is said.
Disinterest Interrupt: Appear disinterested in what they say.
Distraction Interrupt: Become distracted by something else.
Encouragement Interrupt: Keep them talking.
External Interrupt: Use a third party to interrupt.
Identity Interrupt: Prod the identity of the person.
Laughter Interrupt: Laugh at their cracks.
Loudmouth Interrupt: Talk more loudly than the other person.
Motormouth Interrupt: Jumpinandtalkquickly.
Question Interrupt: Just ask them a question.
Power Interrupt: Use your power to grab control.
Permission Interrupt: Ask if you can interrupt.
Touch Interrupt: Touch them gently as you interrupt.
'Yes, and' Interrupt: Say 'Yes, and,...'
'Yes, but' Interrupt: Say 'Yes, but...'

Articles about Interrupting

Interrupting can be a tricky subject. Here are some more tips and observations.

When to interrupt: So they let you in and listen.
When not to interrupt: Sometimes it best to listen for a while.
When to let others interrupt: Going the other way.
When not to let them interrupt: Sometimes you need to keep talking.
How to stop people interrupting: Useful when you want to finish.
Overlapping speech: We often start before others stop.
Technology and interruption: It grabs you, doesn't it?

See also

Interruption principle, Status Games, Interruption and Attention

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* Body language
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* Language
* Listening
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* Objection handling
* Propaganda
* Problem-solving
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* Questioning
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* Self-development
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* Using humor
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