People who Interrupt

[Lazy Iguana]

What is the psychological profile, supported with scriptures, of individuals who habitually interrupt? I'm dealing with an individual who constantly interrupts me when conversing with him.

 

[goldenviolet]

for some people is is out of excitment or a learning disability to concerntrate. i think for some it's just their way of communicating. you say something, they think of something... on and on... how old is the person, and what is their personality type? xo dee

 

[Onlythingavailable]

That's an interesting question. My post won't be that backed up by scripture, but I'll try answering anyway.

I know that I interrupt when I'm in a hurry, when I don't want someone to explain/say something I already know, or when I'm annoyed/angry (not proud of this!). Of course, I don't always interrupt when one of the above takes place, but those are basically the reasons I can think of.

As social norms go, I think we can all agree that interrupting is considered rude. Do you think this person understands this? If he doesn't, he may simply be too impatient, e.g he thinks he knows what you are about to say. He may also not think highly of you or what you have to say (but if that were the case, why would he interact with you so often?). Does he do it with everyone? Maybe he's even afraid he won't be heard or taken seriously unless he is the one constantly talking.

I don't think you can get a satisfying answer to your question without more information. You know him, you know how he acts. If you connect his other behavior with the constant interrupting, you might get a more clear picture of what is "wrong."

I would suggest you pray for him. Constantly interrupting suggests that he has some issues. Just think about having a conversation and constantly feeling the need to interrupt. Quite stressful!

 

[Lazy Iguana]

...As social norms go, I think we can all agree that interrupting is considered rude...If he doesn't, he may simply be too impatient, e.g he thinks he knows what you are about to say. He may also not think highly of you or what you have to say (but if that were the case, why would he interact with you so often?). Does he do it with everyone?...Constantly interrupting suggests that he has some issues. Just think about having a conversation and constantly feeling the need to interrupt. Quite stressful!

He's my landlord and I live next to him. He's admitted to having a problem of interrupting, that he does it with everyone. I've expressed to him my frustration with people who interrupt. I'm reminded of the following verse: A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart (Prov. 18:2). When he does interrupt, he almost always fills in the blank with the wrong answer.

Another observation, he's very dominating, having the need to control people.

 

[Billnew]

Another observation, he's very dominating, having the need to control people.

I think there are many reasons people interupt, but I think you may have just answered it.

I think dominating, or believing what they say is more important then the othr persons, are 2.
I think that the opposite could be true too. Believing the other person doesn't value what they have to say, and feels they have to get it out before the conversation ends.

There is also the can't wait to tell you something, even if its really nothing to you, and can be continuous. (my kids do this)
Task oriented, working out the current task and doesn't want to talk of anything else, even if your not working on the same or any task.

Interactions between people are hard to figure out without knowing the person.
The first paragraph are usually the constant interupters, the last 2 are probably more situational.
Hope it helps.

 

[Onlythingavailable]

He's my landlord and I live next to him. He's admitted to having a problem of interrupting, that he does it with everyone. I've expressed to him my frustration with people who interrupt. I'm reminded of the following verse: A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart (Prov. 18:2). When he does interrupt, he almost always fills in the blank with the wrong answer.

Another observation, he's very dominating, having the need to control people.

I agree with Billnew, you seem to have the answer right there. At least he admits he has a problem, but I really don't know what you can do for him except pray. Changing someones heart (or behavior) is very hard.

 

[goldenviolet]

so it is in his personality? i sometimes identify this scripture with people who are frustating to me...

Bearing Others’ Burdens
1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.” Romans 15:1-3

sometimes we are in situations that we must endure the person. examples: family, neighbor, or a co-worker....
anyhow, i'm going to gather because he's your neighbor, and landlord you are subject to a certain amount conversating, without choice. there is some links about some very interresting views on different personalities:
googgle "personality types". since he admitts he's got troubles in this area, maybe you'll find something educational to share with him? xo dee

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

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[If Not For Grace]

think we can all agree that interrupting is considered rude. Do you think this person understands this

Probably just a little narcissistic tendencies. Maybe an only child, or just self-centered. Not necessarily a bad person just a poor trait. Trying to "help" you by putting the focus on something "they" have to relate to your situation on a continual basis would just be a basic personality disorder.

 

[ChristianFriend2012]

The main time that i'll interrupt someone is if the conversation needs more balance. In other words, if they're talking for 30 minutes and then I get to for 5 seconds, etc. then i'll make it a point to slay them in the middle of their sentence every now & again, if nothing than just for fun at that point. If that's not the case and he's just constantly interrupting on a power trip, it's likely some cheesy secular tactic he learned from a "how to conquer the whole world by stepping on people's backs" "self-help" book. Personally I'd briefly tell him about his problem before letting him find some other conversation partner. Hate to be so blunt, but if I'm talking there is usually a reason as to the why am I making the effort, if someone can't respect that, God Bless em', life is too short, and that person would do just as well to talk to a brick wall, or perhaps to a vacant space in a lot.

 

[Anti Existance]

What works for me is screaming louder and keep on talking and finishing what you want to say no matter what, then reprimand the guy for interrupting you.