What Type of Interruptee Are You?

Who doesn't love a good ol' personality quiz? We're here to help you determine what type of interruptee you are. Did we just make up the word interruptee? Why yes, yes we did. Frankly, "Person who is being interrupted" doesn't fit as nicely in the quiz title. Click through to see what type, or types, you relate to the most.
And remember - there are no right or wrong answers here. In our Reclaim the Floor workshops, we'll just be focusing on what's effective for your strengths and your situation.
Who doesn't love a good ol' personality quiz? We're here to help you determine what type of interruptee you are. Did we just make up the word interruptee? Why yes, yes we did. Frankly, "Person who is being interrupted" doesn't fit as nicely in the quiz title. Click through to see what type, or types, you relate to the most.
And remember - there are no right or wrong answers here. In our Reclaim the Floor workshops, we'll just be focusing on what's effective for your strengths and your situation.
When someone interrupts me in conversation, I usually...
Ignore them and finish what I had to say in my normal tone
Hold up a hand to indicate I'm not finished
Go quiet and let them speak
Politely ask them to wait until I'm done
End the conversation and walk away
When someone starts to speak over me in a meeting, I usually...
Ignore them and continue speaking in my normal tone
Make eye contact with them and continue speaking - but louder
Cede the floor. There's no point in shouting.
Raise my hand or make a time-out sign
Calmly tell them I'm not finished speaking
The primary emotion I feel when interrupted is...
Defeated - how can I be effective if I can't be heard?
Anger - it's a sign of personal disrespect
Energized - clearly it's a lively conversation!
Ashamed - if only I were different somehow this wouldn't happen
Annoyance - it's a very inefficient way to communicate
When I'm interrupted in a group, my eyes will usually...
Look straight at the interrupter (daggers included)
Look at the ceiling as I let out a deep sigh
Look down at the table or my hands
Look to the other members of the group for support
Look wherever my eyes were looking before
After being interrupted by a repeat offer, I will usually...
Pull the person aside to have a one-on-one conversation
Call them out in front of our colleagues
Raise it with their leadership or HR
Actively avoid speaking in meetings where that person is present
Do nothing - it's not worth my energy
What is your preferred method of communication with your teammates?
Text
Phone
In-person
Video
Email
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