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How often are you interrupted when you speak? And how often is the person doing it a man?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already familiar with the term \u201cmansplaining,\u201d then it\u2019s time to learn about \u201cmanterruption.\u201d It\u2019s a different but closely related behavior: while mansplaining refers to the way someone\u2014usually a man\u2014explains something in a condescending or patronizing tone, manterruption refers to the interruption itself. That is, the moment when a woman is speaking and someone \u201ccuts her off\u201d to impose their own voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term is derived from the words \u201cman\u201d and \u201cinterruption\u201d and describes a phenomenon that, although named relatively recently, has existed for decades. In fact, manterruption often precedes mansplaining, creating a pattern where the female voice is first interrupted and then devalued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no shortage of notable examples in the public sphere. During the 2016 U.S. elections, Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted Hillary Clinton during a debate, while she interrupted him only a few times. Similarly, in 2009, at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West publicly interrupted Taylor Swift on stage, creating one of the most awkward moments in pop culture. Similar incidents continue to occur to this day, even in political discussions, as in the case of Anne Ruston, who was publicly interrupted while answering a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This phenomenon is not limited to isolated incidents. Research shows that men tend to speak more in professional settings and interrupt other men less, while women often hesitate to speak up, fearing they will be labeled \u201coverbearing\u201d or \u201cbossy.\u201d The result is a vicious cycle: women speak less, not because they lack an opinion, but because the space does not allow them to voice it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manterruption, therefore, is not merely rudeness. It is a small, everyday behavior that reflects and reinforces deeper inequalities. And as \u201cinsignificant\u201d as it may seem, it influences the way decisions are made\u2014often without equal representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a way to address this? According to communication experts, the response can be either gentle or more direct: from calmly pointing out that you were interrupted and continuing, to setting clear boundaries. The important thing is not to lose your voice. To continue the thought from where it was interrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, change is not just an individual matter. It also concerns the collective attitude in every discussion: to listen, not to interrupt, and to recognize that every voice has equal value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because, ultimately, equality isn\u2019t just about big decisions\u2014it\u2019s also about who gets to finish a sentence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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