Dealing with interruptions (Unit 2.3)
Lead-in (p.22)
1A - Think about meetings in your country. Is interrupting a speaker during a meeting considered positively or negatively? Explain your thoughts to a partner (2 minutes)
1B - Discuss the statements - do you agree or disagree (3 minutes)
To participate effectively in a meeting you need to:
- listen to others
- ask questions to be sure that you have understood
- never interrupt someone even if you disagree with him/her
- prepare your contribution in advance
- be respectful even if you disagree with someone