AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English

Published: Feb. 24, 2015, 6 a.m.

b'Do\\xa0you know how to\\xa0interrupt others in English?\\nToday,\\xa0learn how interruption is a part of American speaking culture, and how you can participate!\\n\\xa0\\nAmericans often interrupt each other.\\xa0It can\\xa0appear rude, and can cause frustration, but it happens.\\xa0Don\\u2019t take it personally.\\xa0Instead, learn how it works so\\xa0you can take part in this aspect of spoken American English culture.\\nThere are many\\xa0phrases you can use\\xa0when being interrupted, or when interrupting others.\\xa0Some of them include:\\n\\nSorry or Oops: These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting, but also by the person who is interrupted.\\n\\nGo \\u2018head (ahead) and No, you go: These phrases\\xa0permit the other person to interrupt you.\\n\\nNo problem: This indicates that you are okay with the interruption that just occurred.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nOther common interruption phrases include:\\n\\nWhat was that?\\n\\nUh huh.\\n\\nOh?\\n\\n\\xa0\\nWhat other ways have\\xa0you heard Lindsay and Michelle interrupt each other on past episodes of All Ears English?\\nTell us in the comments section below!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'