My Difficulty with Group Discussions (in Real Life)
@mythociate (21437)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 18, 2018 2:56pm CST
Last night, I noticed it again at my TBI-survivors' support-group. When I feel like I want to say something (in response to something someone else says), I'll start out with something like "Well," and pause for a second (to make sure everyone's listening ... or something).
And time-&-time-again, someone else would 'interrupt' by "charging into their response" ... very frustrating.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
18 Jul 18
Exercise at home in front of a mirror. Learn to say in a loud and clear voice, "Sorry, it's my turn. Wait until I've finished talking."
If people are surprised to hear you say that, you can add, "This is the polite way to behave - in case you didn't know."
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
18 Jul 18
I guess I'm 'too humble' for that. If people feel like they have something 'so important to say,' my response must not be so important 
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
18 Jul 18
@mythociate Well, if this is your attitude, then nothing will change.
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@Missmwngi (12927)
• Nairobi, Kenya
18 Jul 18
Compose yourself and hit you point immediately
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
18 Jul 18
I do that ... after I'm 'interrupted' two-or-three-or-a-dozen times.
(And that's more 'my starting-to-talk cancelled' than 'someone actually interrupting me halfway through my statement.)
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@Missmwngi (12927)
• Nairobi, Kenya
18 Jul 18
@mythociate Other tip would be to raise your voice enough and get their attention
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
19 Jul 18
The single microseconds gap can take away your chance to speak. Practice can help
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