How to Interrupt a Long-Winded Person

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[MrLinkiscute]

The long winded people I get stuck with don't give me the oppertunity to talk. If I do get a word in edgewise, they don't listen and only think about what they will say next. I give clues that I want to break off the conversation (monologue really) but they don't want to listen. I end up feeling rude by walking away and then avoid them in the future.

[CarlKwan]

#4 is awesome. I know a few of those monologue types of people. Great tips!

[Ytvzoey]

“Please pardon my interruption. Let me see if I understand your point of view and then I’d like to give you my view.” This is gold. I’ve copied it down and I’m going to memorize it!! I’ve struggled so much interrupting long winded people and it really causes me to fall behind at work because I get trapped in a convo I can’t get out of. I don’t even know how I stumbled across this video but I think YouTube must have heard me discussing it with my husband and brought your video to the top of my list this morning. Thank you! Didn’t even know there was such thing as communication coaching but it’s definitely something I will look into.

[eenergabeener]

When this happens I usually lose all interest in what they're saying with no desire to say anything myself. I become bored and tired. I find if the person cared about your involvement they wouldn't do this in the first place.

[beefwellington]

That sing songey voice demo was pure sass. I could feel it through the screen. Would hate to be on the receiving end of that

[gpswatching]

My long winded person doesn’t make eye contact and constantly paces while talking. I haven’t been able to use the non verbal tips successfully. I’ll try to use some of these. Thanks

[UserLameUnavail]

I really love these videos. I do have a gentle suggestion on this one. I wouldn't necessarily say these are tips for dealing with 'long-winded' people. That's a bit of a judgment. I'd say these are tips for when one person is no longer listening or following. That can mean the other person is 'monopolizing' the conversation, though it could also mean that the other person is either not able to or not interested in hearing more.

[Ytvzoey]

These videos are incredibly helpful. Thank you for making these.

[GB-ynnp]

Alex -thanks for great tips. Do you have any tips on how to stop a person from talking about themselves all the time in a social setting? It leaves no time left for others! I would be grateful to hear your views on this as it's not requiring a point of view but merely all about them.

[thebusinesspsychologist]

"Focus on managing yourself" great advice Alexander

[wksxyhn]

“Please stop talking “ was said to me years ago.
My sister in law was sitting next to me on a plane trip, who voiced it to me. I’m still not over it (w my self esteem.)

[debbieb]

This sounds helpful also for "conversation hijackers" who routinely interrupts the flow of a question or comment thread by others, by completely overriding what one person said/asked with their own comment or question without allowing the ongoing conversation flow. It's different from overlapping or excitement. I'm looking forward to trying the "wait a moment please, I'd like to hear my sisters answer first" strategy

[shaniroga]

I love your sing-song-ee voice…I googled your channel for just this specific problem in preparation for an upcoming meeting. Thank you so much for the tips.

[Zainab-jsyk]

I Learned so much from your videos.
My professor said to me that I have improved my body language. Thank you ☺️

[sertank]

Quality stuff. Congratulations on your current and future success. You deserve it.

[darrellborland]

I just recently discovered this site...Excellent presentations, and information we can use to communicate more completely. Thanks, Alex.

[revzone]

It's as simple as breathing.. Just say these key words.. Forgive me for interrupting, I'm running short on time, would you mind giving me a quick summary of your thoughts on the subject?

[ahnaf]

Before watching this video I was very skeptical for some reason. Now I'm a little embarrassed. The video turned out to be gold. Thank you. It's really good!

[simonflyboy]

Thankyou for all your hard work and wonderful videos 💜

[elizabethhopkins]

Long winded monolog story tellers HATE being interrupted in my experience.