A coworker said I was 'too quick to answer' during a team meeting and it hit me hard

Last Tuesday in a Zoom call with 8 people, my coworker Lisa paused and said 'Cameron, have you actually listened to what Mark just said?' after I jumped in with a solution before he finished. She was right. I do this constantly, trying to show I'm on top of things, but it shuts down the quieter folks. Now I'm counting to three after someone speaks before I reply. It is uncomfortable but I notice people actually sharing more. Has anyone else tried slowing down their responses in meetings or is this just my personality?

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rowanr8817d ago

lol yeah just try telling my ADHD brain to "count to three." I'd forget what the conversation was even about by the time I hit two. Last meeting my boss asked a question and I literally sat there counting like a weirdo while everyone stared at me. Finally blurted out "seven" instead of the answer. Not my finest moment.

fionanguyen17d ago

Seven" huh? Did your boss at least laugh or just give you that confused pity stare?

paulnguyen17d ago

Bruh, I once counted out loud to six before answering what time the lunch special ended.