Interrupting is the verbal
equivalent of shoving.
~ Margaret Shepherd in
equivalent of shoving.
~ Margaret Shepherd in
The Art of Civilized Conversation: A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace
Ouch!
I need this reminder.
It helps me to consider that the base, ruptum,
means to break, shatter or burst open.
It gives us the words rupture, abrupt, corrupt and eruption.
A Living Pencil 