Interrupting/change topic/solve communication breakdowns

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A classmate is talking for a long time about a video game. You need to ask a quick question before class starts. What could you do/say?

“Excuse me, can I ask something?” “Sorry to interrupt, I have a question.”

Your friend keeps talking about a movie you have not seen. You want to talk about recess instead. What could you do/say?

“Can we talk about recess?” “Let’s talk about something else.”

A peer is telling a story during group work. You need to tell the group the teacher called your name. What could you do/say?

“Excuse me, this is important.” “Sorry, I need to say something.”

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