AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English

Do you know how to interrupt others in English?
Today, learn how interruption is a part of American speaking
culture, and how you can participate!   Americans often
interrupt each other. It can appear rude, and can cause
frustration, but it happens. Don’t take it
personally. Instead, learn how it works so you can take
part in this aspect of spoken American English culture. There are
many phrases you can use when being interrupted, or when
interrupting others. Some of them include: Sorry or Oops:
These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting,
but also by the person who is interrupted. Go ‘head (ahead) and No,
you go: These phrases permit the other person to interrupt
you. No problem: This indicates that you are okay with the
interruption that just occurred.   Other common interruption
phrases include: What was that? Uh huh. Oh?   What other ways
have you heard Lindsay and Michelle interrupt each other on
past episodes of All Ears English? Tell us in the comments section
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