We've all had moments when we get excited about a conversation, eager to share thoughts, ideas, or emotions. But when excitement turns into persistence, it can negatively affect communication. Imagine a situation: you participate in a video chat, try to show your activity and interest, ask a lot of questions, but notice that your interlocutor is becoming more cautious and compliant. How to respond? Should you take a step back or continue in the same spirit? How to build the right communication tactics so as not to seem too intrusive?