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1. Is It Rude to Interrupt
Someone Who Is
Speaking?

2. BUSINESS ENGLISH-PART 4
HOW TO INTERRUPT
POLITELY IN
MEETINGS

3. WHY INTERRUPT?
Interruption is not always negative/rude and is sometimes
inevitable. You might interrupt a conversation to:
1. ask questions
2. clarify something that was said
3. give your opinions
4. give someone a message
5. join a conversation

4. 1. Ask for permission to jump in
2. Apologize for the interruption
3. Chime in the relevant points

5. Start your clarification questions with these
expressions
1. Sorry, but just to clarify.
2. I’m sorry, but I am not sure (that) I understand.
3. Sorry, but I am not sure (that) I know/understand what you
mean (by….).
4. Sorry, but I don’t quite follow you.

6. Then followed by clarification questions:
1. Could you say it in another way?
2. Could you clarify that for me?
3. Could you elaborate on that?
4. Could you give me an example?
5. Could you be more specific?
6. What you say….., do you mean…..?

7. Examples:
1. I’m sorry but I’m not sure I understand. When you say she has
an appointment tomorrow, do you mean she won’t join the
meeting with us?
2. Sorry but I don’t quite follow what you’re saying about the
new policy. Could you be more specific about gift card
restrictions?

8. After the person clarifies themselves, you may
offer thanks to them:
1. I got it. Thank you.
2. Ah I see. Thanks for clarifying.
3. Now I understand. Thanks a lot.

9. You can say:
1. I apologize for the interruption, but I had to quickly let you
know that I’m having another meeting at 10 am.
2. Pardon me, I have someone waiting.
3. I’m sorry to interrupt, but I’m having another meeting at 10 am.

10. You can say:
1. Could I jump in?
2. Could I add something?
3. Do you mind if I say something?
4. May I interject?
5. Would you mind if I joined?
6. Could I have a question?
7. Sorry to butt in, but I think…

11. Allow the interruption
1. No problem. Go ahead.
2. Sure. what do you think?
3. That’s alright.
4. That’s okay.

12. Not allow the interruption
1. Please let me finish.
2. Could I continue, please?
3. Let me wrap up my thoughts before you start.
4. Would you please let me finish?

13. After the interruption, the person may want to
return to what was being said before.
1. As I was saying …..
2. Back to what I was saying….
3. Anyway, ……
4. To continue where I left off, ….

14. Practice what you learned today. Write your
response in the comment below.
You are at a school, and you want to register for an English
course. The school representative is describing the different types
of courses. You are not sure you understand his explanation of
the course design. Express your lack of understanding and ask
for clarification.

15. Thank you for
watching.