Comment by willjp
3 years ago
This is so interesting. At home, we absolutely have wait culture. My mother moderates informally using a round robin format.
Most places I have worked have had interrupt culture. I hated going to meetings, it felt like the people that spoke loudest “owned” the meeting. After a while I started taking notes, but never participating. It was easier to get answers afterwards by talking directly to the stakeholders once they were identified.
It is so interesting to me to hear the counter argument here, that some people actually prefer this method of communication, I’ll need to think about what my participation looks like in this culture.
I found it easier to learn and practice interrupt culture with close friends first, one on one. And then practice it with good friends, and then acquaintances, and then in groups. It takes time, confidence, and trust.
That’s a great idea! Thank you!