Attempts at connection can inadvertently fuel disconnection instead. Here are three to avoid: Boomerasking, stealing someone's story, and being a Besserwisser.
Suggestion to do a post on how best to politely interrupt someone else. As an introvert, I have found that if I don't interrupt the talkers/extroverts, the conversation ends before I get an opportunity to contribute. This is particularly true in business meetings.
Excellent - thanks so much Tammy. Most of us are guilty of all of these and also know what it feels like to be on the receiving end. Really useful and important tips and reminders. Hope your Summer is going well and that you're having a break to enjoy it sometime :).
Suggestion to do a post on how best to politely interrupt someone else. As an introvert, I have found that if I don't interrupt the talkers/extroverts, the conversation ends before I get an opportunity to contribute. This is particularly true in business meetings.
Good one to revisit periodically! I have had other requests for this, too, so it’s on the list now :)
Excellent - thanks so much Tammy. Most of us are guilty of all of these and also know what it feels like to be on the receiving end. Really useful and important tips and reminders. Hope your Summer is going well and that you're having a break to enjoy it sometime :).