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What to do about people who won't shut up on Zoom meetings

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curdsandwhey · 08/05/2020 20:43

There's a couple of people on family Zoom meetings who join us a lot. I've always found them a bit irritating but Zoom is making it worse. Zoom has a second of delay, so if someone interrupts then nobody can hear anyone. I actually had to tell them very firmly the other day to STOP TALKING but it never lasts.

I know it's a new thing for a lot of us but I've learned that you really do have to behave slightly differently with online chats, precisely because of the delay. There really does need to be only one person speaking at a time, otherwise there's no point. Most of the rest of us have passed this learning curve now but this particular couple haven't and they're really pissing me off.

People who constantly interrupt you mid-sentence are bad enough usually, but this is making things worse. They also do the thing where they ask you a question and then start talking over you while you're trying to answer.

I would appreciate any advice you might have about how to sort this out. They just won't listen.

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NameChange7383 · 08/05/2020 20:44

I’m not sure what you can do about this actually.... outside of muting them of course! Is everyone feeling the same about them?

NoSoapAndGory · 08/05/2020 20:45

Sorry, I don't have any advice as work-type rules won't suit here, but I'm really interested in any tips.

curdsandwhey · 08/05/2020 20:47

Unfortunately I can't mute them as it's not me hosting the meetings. Someone else privately told me they find them a bit annoying too but they still can't do anything.

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curdsandwhey · 08/05/2020 20:49

That's the thing, if this was at work then someone could be more firm about it.

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Beamur · 08/05/2020 20:50

Have a hands up to speak rule (feature on zoom)
Host needs to be firmer

BluebellsareBlue · 08/05/2020 20:51

Try "fuck me, it's all about you again" and then laugh maniacally...... it worked for me, 'they' thought I was joking but the rest of the team messaged me gratefully. I actually didn't mean it to really come out but in my silent fury she must have just tipped me over the edge.

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