Recently I used these words to stop someone, who kept interrupting me during a conversation.
I immediately felt pride in for standing up for this behavior we often experience during professional meetings.
Later, I felt remorse because I was like “what if I interrupt others while they are speaking?”
I do not know the answer to that, but I sure will watch myself in the next while. If I do interrupt anyone, I should stand back.
I learn these words from someone else. That was the first time I had heard them and I thought they were much powerful than saying “Let me finish”, or “Do you mind if I continue”, or “Can I finish my words?”
What do you think?
Thank you so much for sharing, I love this. Something I have been thinking about a lot lately also.
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The first person I heard say “I am speaking” was Kamala Harris. I was very impressed.
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Awesome! I did not know this and I am glad she did say that too. I think it is quite a powerful statement
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Congratulations! As “older” females, we’ve be told not to say things like this to anyone – basically let the males do the talking. It is such a freeing feeling!
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It is. I learnt it from a male and used to stand up to a female. I would do it for a male too. It is necessary to keep some sort of self-respect and dignity. It was not easy and I had to prepare myself for a long time to use these words, but I am glad I have. I will also check my own behavior to see whether I interrupt others.. win=win
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great life lesson!
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