• CarstenBoll@feddit.dk
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    19 hours ago

    That’s interesting, from a conversational analysis point of view there are literally little measurable breaks in all conversations where anyone can try to take the turn.

    Does that mean you lot can’t hear them?

    Or is it a matter of not having the timing to hit them, o maybe that other people (verbally)wrestle the turn from you?

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      11 hours ago

      In a normal conversation with normal people maybe. Get three or more people that love to talk and every little break is instantly jumped on by the others. Online meetings are even worse. In person, your body language usually gives the hint that you might want to say something. Online, I just respond in chat now when I can’t actually speak during the meeting. I’m not going to fight for a turn.

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        8 hours ago

        Right, that sounds pretty normal - though frustrating. Conversational behaviour is also cultural, of course.

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      15 hours ago

      not literally in all conversations

      I found that out the hard way with my new manager. he literally doesn’t give people a chance and just moves on. it’s infuriating

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        8 hours ago

        There are ways to keep the turn, of course, that’s why people say uuuh and ummm. Sounds like a frustrating manager 🙄