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@leftoverBrook7112 hours agoUnited States
What should I do if a partner keeps interrupting my answer in the final round?
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I am preparing for a partner round and have heard that some partners interrupt or challenge answers quickly. If that happens repeatedly, how do I stay concise and responsive without losing the structure of what I was trying to say?
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