This video is an excerpt from the Healthy Boundaries and Confrontations course.

How to Handle Interruptions Like a Pro

Let’s get tactical and talk about how to deal with interruptions like a pro. Interruption is a classic evasive or defensive tactic, and if you’re becoming a more assertive, boundary-setting person, you’re going to face it. Sometimes it’s deliberate—an attempt to derail your point. Other times, it’s just an emotional reaction.

The best mindset? Assume both. Assume the person is trying to manipulate you and that they can’t help themselves. That way, you understand it happens, but you also refuse to tolerate it.

This isn’t something to get aggressive about. You’re not being physically attacked, so there’s no need to defend yourself. But it’s also not something to let derail you. Stay stronger than the interruption.

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Why People Interrupt You

If you keep your confrontations concise—30 seconds max—there’s no good reason for anyone to interrupt. If you’re clear, on point, and not meandering, stacking arguments, or over-explaining, then an interruption isn’t justified. However, if you’re rambling, giving too many points, or overloading the conversation, then yes, it’s fair for them to interrupt.

So, first things first—do your part. Keep it short, clear, and focused.

Three Methods to Handle Interruptions

There are three effective ways to deal with interruptions. You can pick based on your personality and what works best for the situation.

1. Plow and Ignore

This is simple: keep talking like they never interrupted you.

• Maintain eye contact.
• Don’t raise your voice.
• Don’t react to their interruption.

Just keep talking. Once you’re done, you might say, “Obviously, you interrupted me while I was talking, so I’ll say it one more time.” This technique works well in group settings—like meetings—where maintaining a leadership presence is key. If people talk over you, just keep talking until you’re done.

2. Stop and Call It Out

This method is more direct: stop and say, “You’re interrupting me. Let me finish.”

You see this a lot in political debates or interviews where people are put on the spot. If done right, it’s firm but not aggressive:

• Keep your tone calm.
• Repeat it as often as necessary: “You’re interrupting me. Let me finish.”
• Do not acknowledge anything they say during the interruption.

Think of their interruption like a car honking—it’s just noise. You don’t respond to a honk; you don’t respond to an interruption.

3. Wait and Restart

For those who prefer a calm, passive approach, this is a great method.

• When interrupted, stop talking immediately.
• Zone out—don’t look at them, don’t listen.
• When they finish, restart from the beginning: “You interrupted me, so I’ll start again.”
• Repeat as needed.

This can be annoyingly effective because it shows their interruption is a waste of time. You don’t acknowledge what they said, you don’t engage, and you don’t let them derail the conversation.

Each time they interrupt, restart from the beginning. If they keep going? Stop, wait, and say, “You’re interrupting again, so I’ll start over.” Keep doing this until they give up.

The Key: Stay Calm and Unmoved

Think of it like dealing with a child throwing a tantrum. They can’t help themselves, but that doesn’t mean you cater to it. You keep calm. You wait them out.

Keep repeating in your head: “I can wait longer than you can. I can stay calm longer than you can. I won’t get aggressive, and I won’t let you derail me.” This is a battle of endurance, and you’re going to win it simply by being immovable.

The Golden Rule: Never Acknowledge Their Interruption

No matter which method you use, do not engage with the content of their interruption. Do not respond to it, reflect on it, or even acknowledge it. Treat it like meaningless noise.

This sets the standard: when you talk, people listen. And when others talk, you listen. That’s how conversations should work. If they fight it, you outlast them.

As a last resort, you can say: “This will only take 30 seconds. Let me finish, and then it’s your turn.” That’s usually enough to get them to back off.

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Thanks for reading

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