Turn-Taking
In natural conversations, people use specific signals to know when to speak, listen, or wait.
Giving the Turn 🎤
When you finish speaking, use these phrases to invite the other person to talk.
Taking the Turn ✋
How to politely interrupt or join the conversation.
Keeping the Turn 🛡️
How to show you are not finished speaking yet.
Active Listening 👂
Short sounds or words to show you are listening, WITHOUT interrupting or taking the turn.
Tone of voice matters more than words!
Usually means: "I am asking a question. It is your turn to speak."
Usually means: "I am thinking. I am NOT finished speaking yet."
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Recent Questions
Hi Sokha! It depends on your tone of voice! If you say it with a soft, polite voice ("Hold on, just let me finish real quick..."), it is completely fine. If you shout it, then yes, it's rude! 😅
I feel weird making sounds like "Uh-huh" when people talk. Do I have to do it?
In English culture, "backchanneling" (making those sounds) is very important! If you are completely silent on the phone, the other person might say "Hello? Are you still there?". You can use words like "Right" or "Yeah" instead of "Uh-huh" if you prefer! 📞
Is it rude to say "Let me finish"?