When members share in a 12-step programA 12 step program includes 12 steps of recovery to help those struggling with substance addictions or behavioral addictions. The 12 steps are also used in programs dedicated to helping loved ones of addicts. 12 step programs include 12 step meetings where members go to share their experience strengt... More, they are to be allowed to speak without interruption or later reference to their share. Crosstalk (or cross talk) is behavior such as speaking directly to an individual instead of the group, giving advice to others directly, or interrupting and touching an individual while sharing12-step meetings are structured so that member sharing takes up most of the allotted time. It is the bread and butter of the fellowship between members. When sharing, addicts are encouraged to stay on topic and avoid interrupting by engaging in crosstalk. More. It is up to the chairThe chair or leader of the group is the individual leading discussion in a specific meeting. They run the reading and pick the topic for the meeting. It is also their job to make sure the meeting runs smoothly and the traditions are maintained. More to prevent this from occurring.