Nobody kicks on being interrupted if it's by applause.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People generally enjoy interruptions when they receive praise or applause.
- In plain terms
- Everyone likes being interrupted by clapping or cheering.
- What can you take from it?
- Applause makes interruptions welcome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to interruptions?
- What kind of interruption would you like?
Another view
Some people still find any interruption annoying.
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