There are sentences that you should stop finishing other people.
Do you get a lot of bad reactions when you finish what people are saying?When it occurs frequently, this habit can get annoying and hurt relationships.You may not know that finishing peoples sentences is normal.It can be a sign of being anxious, excited or understanding from the person who finishes a sentence.It could be a sign of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.By learning to focus on what others are saying, you can stop finishing other peoples sentences.
Step 1: Please list help.
Ask your family and friends to help you finish other people's sentences if you know you have a serious problem.Ask them to tell you when you interrupt conversations because you realize you do it.You may be able to stop finishing other people's sentences if you are more aware of your behavior.Remember that family and friends are happy to help and don't mean anything bad if they tell you to finish other people's sentences.This is a way to stop a bad habit.If it is a part of your family's culture to have high involvement style conversations, you may want to ask friends or even close coworkers to cue you into it.
Step 2: Listen silently to the song.
Try not to make noise while listening to one of your favorite songs.It can help you focus on keeping your mouth shut.This technique can be used with other situations.Don't say anything if a friend or family member is on the phone.If necessary, respond in your head, but don't say anything.
Step 3: Write what you want to state.
You may finish another person's sentence if you don't want to forget something clever you have to say in response.You can either make a mental note to come back to the point when the person is done or write on a piece of paper what you wanted to say so that you don't forget it.If you are having trouble finishing other people's sentences, use this technique in formal settings.It is easy to say, "I'm trying to get better about focusing on what people are saying instead of reacting."
Step 4: You should respond in your head.
If you are part of a conversation or listening in on something that interests you, give yourself a chance to respond.Before you start your reply, make sure the person is done speaking.It is important to figure out when to start responding.If the time is right to respond in person, then you have responded in your head.Nothing more is said while the person is talking.This shows the person that you are paying attention to what he or she is saying and reinforces your desire to not speak.
Step 5: Before you speak, breathe or stop.
Take deep breaths and wait until you are sure the speaker is finished.It is possible to slow down your brain by taking deep breaths.A breath can help ensure that the other person is done speaking.Don't respond to another person until you draw a long breath.Take another breath if the person is still talking when you stop inhaling and exhaling.Continue until the person is done.If breathing doesn't work or the sound overshadows your conversation, try biting your tongue.
Step 6: You should remind yourself to not speak.
It is time to go out in the real world after practicing not to interrupt others.The danger of finishing someone's sentences is there if you start a conversation with them.If you want to stop your bad habit, remember to let people speak and think of your tongue biting.Even if your interruption was not meant negatively, the person may still perceive it that way.Staying silent for a second longer can help you in the long run, if you are worried about how the person thinks of you.
Step 7: Don't pay attention to unimportant things.
It is important to pay close attention to a conversation in order to know when to speak and not speak.Actively listening to another person helps you focus on him or her and can keep you from finishing sentences.Put your hand under your chin to remind you to listen.Look at the person's habits.Does your friend keep doors open for others?This will show you that the person is nice.
Step 8: Do you know if the person is done.
If you don't know if the person is done, ask him or her.A polite way to formulate the question is to show the person that you are interested in what he or she has to say.If the person seems finished with the statement or sentence, watch their mouth.Is there anything else you would like to say about that?I have something that I think can add to your point of view, and you have some great points.
Step 9: I apologize for being interrupted.
If you interrupt someone, make sure to apologize.You may get out of finishing other people's sentences if you do this enough.This shows the person you care about and what he or she has to say so you can wait.I am terribly sorry that I interrupted you.Explain to people that you come from a culture where rapid exchange and finishing people's sentences is common.Tell the person you are trying to get better about it and apologize if you interrupt him or her.
Step 10: You can observe other people's reactions.
It is important to pay attention to the people you are talking to.If you are concerned that finishing people's sentences too often is causing problems in your relationships, consider seeing how people react when you finish their sentences.The reactions of other people can let you know if you have a problem or not.If you are just trying to show excitement or intimacy by finishing someone else's sentence, that may not be the message you're sending.The person may think that they are putting words in their mouth by not sending the message.
Step 11: Why interrupt people?
There are many reasons why you finish a sentence.These are not all bad.Maybe you get excited about a conversation because it is part of your culture.Figuring out why you are finishing other people's sentences can help you admit that you have a problem.Consider your past.Many cultures, including East European, Mediterranean, African and Arab, have a type of conversation called "high involvement style." This means that finishing the sentences of others is a way to establish a relationship.It may explain why you finish people's sentences if you grew up in one of these cultures.Women are more likely to finish sentences than men.This is a way of establishing a bond between people.Other factors can be considered when finishing people's sentences.Are you shy and can't enter a conversation in a different way?Do you find it hard to focus on the other person?When it takes a person a while to get to the point, are you impatient?
Step 12: You have to admit it to yourself.
You finish other people's sentences frequently.It can happen in familiar places such as family gatherings or formal meetings.admitting to yourself that you finish other people's sentences is the biggest hurdle in stopping your habit.Think about the conversations you had with people in the past.Did you just finish the person's sentence or did you take advantage of a pause in the conversation?Figuring out how you interrupt can show you how bad your problem is.