B1
Interruptions
ការកាត់ចង្វាក់ការសន្ទនា
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Learn when to Stop (hold your turn), Wait (interrupt politely), and Go (yield the floor).
💬 Scenario: Planning a Party
Dara (Planner)
"First, we need to buy the drinks, then we need to book the DJ, and finally..."
Bopha (Rude)
"Wait! Stop! I don't like DJs."
(Too aggressive. Dara stops talking.)
Bopha (Polite) Wait
"Sorry to interrupt, but can I just ask about the music?"
Dara Stop
"Just a moment, let me finish. I was about to say we can choose the songs together."
Dara Go
"Okay, go ahead. What's your idea?"
The Interaction Traffic Light
Click a light to learn the phrases.
STOP
រក្សាវេននិយាយ
WAIT
កាត់ចង្វាក់
GO
ផ្តល់វេន
🔴 Stop: Holding the Floor
Use these when someone interrupts you, but you aren't finished.
- "Just a moment, please."
- "Let me just finish this point."
- "Hang on a second." (Informal)
🟡 Wait: Interrupting Politely
Use these when you need to speak immediately.
- "Sorry to interrupt, but..."
- "Can I just add something here?"
- "Quick question..."
🟢 Go: Yielding the Floor
Use these to invite others to speak.
- "Go ahead."
- "What were you going to say?"
- "After you."
Select the Best Response
Situation: Someone interrupts you, but you haven't finished your important point.
What do you say?
A. "Shut up!"
B. "Just a moment, let me finish this thought."
C. "Go ahead."
Situation: You need to ask a question urgently during a meeting.
What do you say?
A. "Sorry to interrupt, but I have a quick question."
B. "I have a question." (Speaking over them)