💥 The Real Reason Americans Interrupt You (And What to Do About It)

You're speaking, making your point carefully… and someone jumps in before you’re done. 😤 Sound familiar?

For many international professionals, it feels rude. But here’s what most people don’t realize:

👉 In American culture, interrupting = engagement. They’re not trying to silence you. They’re trying to show they care.

But that doesn’t mean you should let your message get steamrolled.

✅ Pro Tip #1: Don’t pause too long between sentences—American listeners often take a pause as a sign that you’re done.

✅ Pro Tip #2: Use phrases like:

“Just one sec- Let me finish this thought then jump in…”Yes. You get exactly what I mean. Here’s where I was going on all of this … ” 

✅ Pro Tip #3: Speak in short, confident chunks. Don’t save your best idea for the end.

✨ Bonus: Americans admire directness. Speaking up with clarity = respect, not conflict.

If you’ve ever felt interrupted, overlooked, or unsure how to respond in meetings—this is your moment to level up. We promise that it’s not intentional. Sometimes, we are just scared that we’ll forget or that the important info to support your point will be irrelevant in the next sentence. So we consider it like a game of volleyball. The faster we pass the ball back and forth, the more we can get done- because let’s face it! We’re all drinking coffee haha 🙂 ☕

Your voice deserves to be heard. Loud, clear, and with confidence. 🎤

🧠 Want help adjusting your communication style for international success? DM me or visit AurumBorealis.com — our global communication coaching is built for exactly this.