When I’m working and have a question, I usually ask the ones I know to be knowledgeable and with ample job experience for advice, because they’re the most qualified to give me the best advice.
Sometimes, when I do this, an extrovert who needs to talk will try to answer at the same time the person I asked is answering, meaning I get 2 very similar answers on stereo if that makes sense, but I cannot concentrate on any of the 2 stereo answers.
Sometimes this happens with 3 coworkers: the knowledgeable one I asked the question to and 2 extroverts answering at the same time the person I asked answers.
I hate it when this happens. I’m clearly talking to ONE person, looking at him in the eye. Why do other people feel I’m talking to them, even though I am not making eye contact with them?
I mean, can you guys listen to 2 people answering a question simultaneously and get both answers right?
I’ve started telling them I cannot hear the answer if they speak at the same time and sometimes I have to tell them I’m not talking to them, but to a specific coworker. So far, they’re backing off, but why are (some?) extroverts like this?
To me, the best way to learn something if I’m not reading a book or manual is with one on one conversations: I ask a question, knowledgeable person gives an answer, I write down what I know I’m gonna have to remember and move on. Is this something only introverts do?
This isn’t an extrovert behaviour, it’s a rude behaviour. They aren’t linked.
No, extroverts and ambiverts have trouble with interrupters too.
In a work environment, I find it best just to say I’m having trouble keeping up, and could first person please continue. Most of the time, it’s gonna work fine
I don’t think horning in on those conversations is an extrovert trait, even if the specific people in your situation are extroverts. An introvert could feel qualified in the subject, which puts it in their comfort zone, so they seize the opportunity to interact.
Schedule a meeting in a conference room with the one you want to talk to. Just you and the other person.
I usually hold up one finger and say, “Bup bup bup! I didn’t ask you. Did I?”
Followed by putting duct tape over their mouths!
…and some clothespins on their nipples…
What? I’m kinky.
Just wait for them to finish talking and then ask the question again to it’s recipient.
Ignore the loudmouth
rude people who talk over others just need to be ignored. if they continue, put them in their place with a look, a raised eyebrow, roll the eyes and then go back to the person you were actually addressing. it’s childish and should be pointed out if it continues.
