Remember, some of the greatest embarrassments in life come from stating a rule as an absolute and then having someone else point out an exception. Encourage Interruptions - As children we were repeatedly told it is not polite to interrupt. When we finally became adults, we remembered the lessons of childhood all too well. We still don't interrupt because we feel it is impolite. We continue to operate under a system that is designed to keep children from annoying their parents.
Interruptions are vital to good communication.
They allow immediate feedback, and prevent frustration and preoccupation. You should also interrupt when appropriate. An appropriate interruption should be immediate making a comment or asking a question that is directly relevant to the speaker's latest idea. Some people will take exception to this because the parental interruption rule is so deeply ingrained in them. It is imperative to your case that I interrupt you whenever I need clarification.