The Jefferson Fisher Podcast What to do When Someone Talks Over You
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Jul 1, 2025 Ever found yourself interrupted mid-sentence? Discover practical strategies to handle those overbearing conversationalists. Learn the power of addressing someone by name to change the mood. Gain insight on how to maintain your ground and assert your voice without escalating tensions. Plus, explore effective techniques to promote balanced dialogue and reclaim your space in discussions, ensuring you’re heard loud and clear!
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Keep Talking When Interrupted
- When someone talks over you, continue speaking exactly as before without stopping.
- Maintain the same volume and pace to demonstrate control and composure in the conversation.
Resist Raising Your Voice
- Resist the urge to raise your voice when someone talks over you to avoid escalating the situation.
- Keeping a calm and steady tone highlights your control and weakens the interrupter's attempt.
Use Their Name To Regain Control
- Use the interrupter's name to get their attention and create a pause in the conversation.
- Follow up by stating that it is not helpful or respectful when they talk over you.
