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Your parent is on the phone, and you feel sick. Should you interrupt?
You can interrupt by saying "Excuse me" and telling them you don't feel good.
Your teacher is explaining a new topic. You feel confused and need to ask a question. Should you interrupt?
You can ask when they are done explaining and raise your hand to ask your question.
Your friend is telling you about a new book they read. It sounds interesting and you want to know more. Should you interrupt?
You can ask them your question when they are done explaining it to you
Your friend is explaining why they are sad but, you didn’t hear what they said. Should you interrupt?
Once they are done explaining, or there is a good break in the conversation, you could ask then to repeat themselves.
You didn’t hear what pages you need to do for your homework assignment and it is time to leave for the day. What should you do?
I can raise my hand and ask the teacher or ask a classmate.
Your friend tells a joke, and you want them to know that you found it funny. Should you interrupt?
Wait until they are done telling the joke, and then you can let them know.
A classmate is talking about a cool movie they saw, you want to say that you saw it too. Should you interrupt?
Once they are done talking, or there is a good break in the conversation, you could tell them that you also saw the movie.
Two people are having a conversation about Mario and you want to join the conversation. Should you interrupt?
Once there is a good break in the conversation, you could tell them that you also want to talk about Mario, or you can ask to join.
