To effectively interject, we must get over our discomfort, call it like it is, and admit we are interrupting. Consider the following phrases: I’m so sorry to interrupt, but I have a meeting I need to get to. I’m sorry to have to hit pause here, but I really have to get going. Pardon the interruption, but we really must take off now. Excuse me for interrupting, but I don’t feel comfortable discussing this right now. Apologies, but I have to stop you there—I’m not ready to address this at the moment.
