The Hijacking Habit: Why Dominating Conversations Can Backfire Dominating conversations is a habit that can be so ingrained it feels like an extension of ourselves – until someone points out its effects on those around us.
This behavior often stems from past experiences or social conditioning, where we learned to assert ourselves by talking over others or being the loudest in the room.
As children, some may have been praised for their boldness and encouraged to speak up more.