5 Ways to Interrupt Someone

5 Ways to Interrupt Someone

1. Sorry to interrupt, but...
2. Excuse me – could I talk to you for a minute? / do you have a minute? (when interrupting a conversation between two other people, to talk to one of them)
3. Could I jump in here? (use this when interrupting a discussion among many people)
4. Sorry – I just want to say that...
5. (formal) May I have a word?
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