Etiquette: Polite Interruption and other Turn-Taking Phrases
Polite Interruption and other Turn-Taking Phrases
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Etiquette: Polite Interruption and other Turn-Taking Phrases
Turn-taking is part of the oral skills that are taught in the English syllabus. Turn-taking is achieved
by using specific phrases and cues. Polite interruption is one of the key
skills in turn-taking. Politely interrupting In conversations,
interruption is highly discouraged. However, certain situations make a
listener absolutely need to interrupt the speaker. Such interruptions
include; when a listener needs clarification, where there is a need to correct
information being given by the speaker, when the listener needs to raise an
objection or when the speaker has to make an urgent notification to the
speaker. Phrases for politely
interrupting are Before I forget it... Can I add something, please? Excuse me, may I put
in that... Excuse me... I am afraid to stop
you there... I don’t like to
interrupt but... I will let you finish
in a minute... I wouldn’t usually
interrupt but ... I’m sorry to interrupt
but If I may... Just s moment, please... Let me... May I add something in
there... May I interrupt…
