It is interesting to observe how people deal with silence. I don't really mean while they are alone - I mean being in a group of people when it suddenly falls quiet.
Some people can't stand it, and feel terribly awkward during any long pause. They search frantically for something to say, and won't be comfortable again until the conversation gets going. These people need to talk, they need the action/attention/entertainment/information/whatever else.
Others couldn't really care either way. They have no problem with talking, and yet they also have no problem with letting the conversation die out. They can see the benefits of talking, but they can also see the benefits of a quiet lull.
And others actually prefer silence. They feel pressured and awkward with everyone talking, and would much rather listen and observe. To them, silence is relaxing, refreshing, and renewing.
Which kind are you?
(mkay, I think the next entry will actually be a legit entry about my life. Sorry for the continued theme.)
Of these, I am most definitely the one who needs the conversation to continue. I hate silence. It's just unnerving.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to find someone who really really needs the conversation to continue, and then purposefully make awkward pauses. Even though I guess that might be a little mean...
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