The Melissa Ambrosini Show MOMENT 9: Unlock Likeability: The Secret to Stop People Interrupting You | Vanessa Van Edwards
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Jul 1, 2024 
Vanessa Van Edwards, an interpersonal expert and bestselling author, shares tips on how to be heard and perceived as more competent and likeable. Topics include bookending statements, using gestures effectively, checking voicemail, avoiding question inflection, sales mistakes, and gaining respect in any setting.
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Reduce Interruptions
- Bookend your speaking points by numbering them clearly.
- This shows organization and reduces interruptions, especially if you've been interrupted or underestimated before.
Interpreting Interruptions
- Interruptions don't always indicate disrespect; excitement or eagerness to contribute can also be factors.
- Consider the interrupter's intention and the overall conversational context.
Simultaneous Conversations
- Vanessa Van Edwards shares an anecdote about her family's communication style.
- She and her sisters can all talk simultaneously and still understand each other, demonstrating close relationships.