“If you are constant interrupters of someone who may take a breath occasionally when they're talking, count to three before you interrupt them.”

Chrissy Myers · Level Up Claims · Accountability Without Clarity Is Just Irritation ft. Chrissy Myers - Episode 201

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Count to three before interrupting someone who is speaking, to stay present and avoid cutting them off

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