Awkward silence
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awkward-silence-191-7170123
title:
Awkward silence
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An awkward silence is an uncomfortable pause in a conversation or presentation. The unpleasant nature of such silences is associated with feelings of anxiety as the participants feel pressure to speak but are unsure of what to say next. In conversation, average pause length varies by language, culture and context. An awkward silence may occur if a pause has exceeded, for instance, a length generally accepted for demarcating a subject change or the end of a turn. It may be preceded by an ill-cons
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Conversational hiatus
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awkward_silence
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2022-09-13T11:37:37Z
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