Why We Don't Interrupt

Simply, etiquette means treating others the same way you want to be treated. But learning etiquette rules can mean much more than this. Proper etiquette helps us identify with important emotions like empathy, sympathy, and compassion. When we are polite to others, we acknowledge that they are important and have the same feelings as we do. With this in mind, we will discuss the reasons why certain conventions of etiquette really help us identify with these emotions. DON'T INTERRUPT hen you interrupt someone, you are implying that you are more important than the other person. You also suggest your thoughts are more valuable than others. Waiting until the other person has finished talking let's him know you respect and value him. If something is so urgent that you must interject (There is an emergency!), then touch the person you wish to speak with and say excuse me, wait for acknowledgement, and then proceed. When you do this, you ask permission to break into the conversation and still honor the person speaking.