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160. How to Handle 'Awkward Silence'

160. How to Handle 'Awkward Silence'

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Many of us interpret this silence as an indication that something is wrong; we’re boring, they’re boring, someone’s uncomfortable, there’s nothing else to talk about, etc. But the reality is that silence can not only be pleasurable, but also a useful tool when making conversation with people, especially ones you don’t know very well. So in this episode, I’m gonna teach you to think about and use silence in a more productive way so you can have better conversations with anyone you meet.


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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:27 How to handle awkward silence

17:44 Why is silence so shameful?

21:14 See silence in a new light

26:34 Use silence to your advantage


Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@young.and.disciplinedynd/video/7415736964780969246?_r=1&_t=8r7lJxjWyA

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