Comebacks for people who interrupt when you are talking

Have you ever been talking to someone at work or school and all of a sudden they start talking over you and completely interrupt what you were saying. Even worse, they cut you off and then jump in and finish your sentence for you. It can be frustrating not being heard, interrupted and talked over.

I have someone in my life who talks a lot and sometimes it can be annoying. As usual, they started talking over me but this time I decided to keep talking and they kept on talking as well for one entire minute. We were both talking nonstop and nobody was listening to the other person. Now that’s a little crazy!

If you want to let the individual know that you are tired of their rude behaviour, here are a few things that you can say to make them stop or just feel better so you are not silently suffering.

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Best comebacks for someone who interrupts you

1. Oh, I’m sorry…Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours?

2. Forgive me for speaking while you were interrupting.

3. I am trying to rant here, stop interrupting me with facts and reason.

4. Could you interrupt me again, with another irrelevant story to interject into a conversation that I am not having with you.

Why do people interrupt others?

People interrupt others for a many of reasons. Sometimes it is because they are so excited about a certain topic being discussed and want to share their own opinions thoughts or experiences. In other situations, people interrupt a conversation because they feel that their own perspective is more important or relevant than what the other person is saying.

Some folks people may interrupt because they are impatient or feel that the conversation is taking way too long.

There are people who like to dominate conversations, and they take control of what is being said. Most people consider it rude when people interrupt or take over a conversation. A good rule of thumb is to let others finishing speaking before you jump in and share your thoughts on the matter.

Famous people who are known to interrupt others

It’s not appropriate to label someone as “known to interrupt others”, as it can be dismissive of their behavior and experiences. However, there are some famous people who have been criticized for interrupting others during interviews or public appearances. Here are a few examples:

1. Kanye West: The rapper jumped out stage during the MTV awards in 2009, and famously interrupted Taylor Swift who was giving a speech.

2. Bill O’Reilly: The Fox News host interrupted any of his guests during The O’Reilly Factor.

3. Donald Trump: The former US president was criticized constantly interrupted Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential debate. .

4. Piers Morgan: The former Good Morning Britain is known for interrupting his guests on live interviews.

It’s important to remember that interrupting others can be disrespectful and dismissive of their thoughts and feelings. If you find yourself interrupting others frequently, it may be helpful to practice active listening skills and work on being more mindful of others’ perspectives. By being respectful and considerate of others, you can maintain positive relationships and avoid unnecessary conflict or misunderstandings.

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