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What does it mean?
The speaker politely asks permission before interrupting or joining a conversation.
In plain terms
Asking if it is okay to join.
What can you take from it?
Respect others space before entering.

Where it applies

  • entering a room
  • joining a talk
  • interrupting

Putting it to work

  • ask before entering
  • wait for acknowledgment

Questions to consider

  • When is it okay to interrupt?
  • How do you know if you are intruding?

Another view

Sometimes directness is preferred over asking.

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