Conversational windows: The art of timing in conversation

Imagine that someone starts talking about something that interests you, but you are currently thinking about something completely different. What do you do first? I listen carefully, even though I don't fully perceive it yet.
I will wait until they finish speaking, and then I will return to my thought.
I will capture the keywords and respond accordingly.
I will interrupt him, as I am currently unable to concentrate.
I smile and nod, but mentally I'm still somewhere else.

What is your relationship with moments of silence during a conversation? I perceive them as a natural part of the conversation.
I feel the urge to fill them quickly with words.
I use them to observe the second person.
Silence makes me nervous, I don't know what is expected of me.
I often feel the strongest connection with the other person at that moment.

Imagine someone interrupts you. How does it affect your mood? Most of the time I withdraw and let him talk.
I will raise my voice to maintain my space.
I am trying to understand why he interrupted me.
I feel overlooked and I will end the topic.
I perceive it as a challenge and I will engage even more intensively.

Which of these statements describes you best in a group discussion? I am waiting until I am called to speak.
I tend to talk when I think silence is imminent.
I respond to the non-verbal cues of others.
I am trying to be the first to set the tone of the conversation.
I step in only when I feel that I can make a difference.

How do you react when someone asks you a very open-ended question? I will respond briefly and wait to see where it will go next.
I will ponder whether there is something more hidden behind the question.
I will say what I think the other wants to hear.
I'll make a joke to lighten the situation.
I will open up more than I originally planned.

If someone frequently checks their phone during a conversation, what do you think? It seems they have something important.
Something in our conversation is probably boring him.
I feel ignored.
I will remind him with a gentle gesture.
I'll leave it as it is, but I'll disconnect mentally.

Which of these expressions would you use if someone brought up a topic you know a lot about? I'll let him talk and only add to it when he makes a mistake.
I will add my perspective, even though it slightly differs.
I will signal with my eyes that I am ready to enter.
I will laugh and move on to another topic.
I appreciate that he is interested and listens.

What does "the right moment" in a conversation mean to you? When the other one falls silent or looks my way.
When I feel that my words can make a difference.
WhenSomething internally compels me to speak.
When others stop talking and it is silent.
At the moment when a connection appears with what I know.

How do you perceive a conversation where the other person frequently just nods? I feel like he/she is really listening.
I'm not sure if he really understands what I'm saying.
I will start speaking more concisely and with fewer details.
I'll try to ask him for his opinion.
I take it as a sign that I should quit.

What encourages you the most to continue the conversation? Curious questions and a glance into the eyes.
Nodding in agreement.
When someone adds to my thought.
Silence that creates space.
Personal enthusiasm for the topic.