Social Skills - Interruption

What is an interruption?

• A way to help others.

• Something that stops what we are doing.

• A kind of noise.

• A kindly conversation.

When should you raise your hand during a class discussion?

• Before sharing your thoughts

• Whenever you are upset

• Only when the teacher asks?

• When you are bored

Why is it important to not interrupt others?

• It makes people happy

• It makes class more fun

• It helps everyone hear each other

• 
  It doesn't matter

When is it okay to interrupt?

• Anytime you want

• 
  When you want attention

• When someone is talking too much

• When you have to communicate something urgent

If you need to interrupt, what is the best way to do it?

• When the speaker is pausing to breathe.

• Whatever way I want

• I should never interrupt in no circumstance

• All the time when I want attention

What can you do if you want to jump into a conversation?

• Yell out your opinion

• 
  Ignore what others are saying

• Wait for a break in the conversation

• Talk over everyone

What should you say before interrupting politely?

• 
  "I’m bored!"

• "Listen to me!"

• "Excuse me, but…"

• 
  "I don’t care!"

What should you say before interrupting politely?

• "Sorry for interrupting, but.."

• "Talk to me.."

• "I need your attention now.."

• "Listen to me.."

What can you do if you want to jump into a conversation?

• 
  Yell out your opinion

• 
  Ignore what others are saying

• Wait for a break in the conversation

• Talk over everyone