A few seconds of silence is not a disaster. If you keep your head, it’s not even a cause for concern. It might even be considered an opportunity.
There is a conversation faux-pas that seems obvious to most, oblivious to others. And as we at Awkward Silence chat to people about conversation, we hear many people complain about it again & again.
When we encounter someone who is grieving or in the midst of some awful life event, we rarely know what to say next.
The large volume of conversation means we can get into some unhealthy conversation habits. We list 5 of the worst offenders so you can avoid these dull conversation traps.
A conversation is a valued exchange, but when it's time to end it you can easily devalue it with a cheap line. Learn how (and how not) to end a conversation.
In a slump? Try some of these activities. Next time someone asks you “what’s new?”, you can mention your recent activity and that will lead to an interesting conversation. (The best bit - they are all free!)
Are the benefits of talking to plants just an old wives tale, or is it the next step in evolution?
When you feel like you argue all the time wth the love of your life, you need to start having some unnecessary conversations.
Try a conversation game as an icebreaker when making new friends.
Open-mindedness is seen as both a positive & negative trait. Does an open mind make you a person of loose convictions? Can real conversation occur between people who aren't open-minded?
If you opt for non-questions, you’ll get non-answers in your non-conversation and end up in a non-relationship. It's time to give up on "How Are You?"
Skype is a great way to keep in touch with those who are separated from you by distance. And it can be very awkward. Find out how to add some quality to your quality time online.
Conversation is more than a checklist of things that we need to discuss. It's value lies in more than the words conveyed. What can Indiana Jones & his father teach us about the need for conversation?
As you enjoy your Christmas break, try our conversation game "Alphabet List".
Are you new to Awkward Silence and feeling a bit overwhelmed with the all the quality articles you could read? Don't know where to start? We give you the best of the best for 2016.
Awkward Silence is a great tool for getting off a subject that you are ready to move on from.
It's a great time to take stock of the year gone and try a new direction for the year ahead. Here are 9 big conversations you should be having as we begin to wrap up 2016.
Taking up a new activity or hobby is a great way to generate conversation. You have new experiences that you are keen to share, and others will have things they want to ask you about it.
One word can make a big impact on a conversation. Try our 4 tips for remembering a person's name.
A good way of getting the conversation flowing in interesting & creative directions is to play a conversation game. Try “The Last Time”.