✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.86 – What to Do When Someone Talks Over You or Dismisses You: Being interrupted repeatedly can feel demeaning, but grace and firmness restore balance. First, pause calmly instead of raising your voice. When the moment allows, say evenly, “I wasn’t finished speaking yet.” Maintain eye contact and a composed tone to assert presence without aggression. Avoid sarcasm or emotional outbursts—they weaken your message. If it continues, address it directly afterward with clarity about how it affects collaboration. Practicing confidence without anger shifts power respectfully back to you. Over time, people learn your communication boundaries through consistency. Dignified assertiveness teaches others that mutual respect is non-negotiable. Handling interruptions with control strengthens authority and preserves relationships, proving that the calmest voice in the room often holds the greatest strength and credibility.

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