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 Interrupting an Overheard Conversation

More formal Interrupting an overheard Responses
conversation
Excuse me, but (I think you Oh, thanks
want the eighteenth floor not
the twenty-eighth)
I’d like to say something if you Go ahead
don’t mind
It’s none of my business, but…
Do you mind if I say something?
Can I butt in here? Sure
Excuse me, but…
Less formal

Controlling the conversation

 Showing attention, agreement, and understanding

More formal I see
Exactly
Yes
Right
Less formal Um-hmm
Yeah

 Showing surprise

Really?
Oh no!
No kidding!
What?
Oh my gosh!

 Changing the subjects

Which reminds me…
Come to think of it,…
By the way,…

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