5 tips to deal with awkward silence in a conversation - Improve your communication skills.
5 tips to deal with awkward silence in a conversation - Improve your communication skills.
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One particular situation that people worry about is facing awkward silences in their communication and how to fill these empty moments in a conversation? Some people fear them, some think it's very embarrassing and some feel that they fail miserably in socializing. Here are some five tips for you to deal with awkward silences when they occur in your communication.
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1. Don't Panic - There are many times when we have to face these silences in a conversation. A few seconds of silence is not a big deal. It is important to how you react. You need to stay confident and in control of yourself which will send the message to the other person that this silence is totally normal and not awkward at all. There are situations where silences are very much acceptable. For instance if you have just been introduced to someone it is impossible to keep the conversation flowing, there will be quite periods. Therefore, there is no need to fill in these empty moments and just stay confident.
2. Come up with a new topic - If silence settles in , you can give yourself few seconds to introduce a sentence. If you fail to do that and unable to continue with the current topic then it's time to come up with a new conversation starter. You need to just pick one of the common topics like talking about what's happening around the world, about your favorite book that you have recently read or about a new movie that you have watched recently. SO don't worry too much and just shift the gear to a new topic.
3. Comment on the Silence - When silence occurs do not end up saying Wow this is Awkward, sometimes it can be appropriate to make a casual observation about the situation and comment on it.
For example if someone cracks up a joke which is not funny and inappropriate just laugh it off and change the topic immediately. If someone says something that you don;t agree to just say 'that's interesting, haven't thought about it but will surely do when I get a chance.
4. Avoid Flat responses - Avoid one word Yes - No responses in a conversation. It just makes the other person feel that you are not interested in having a conversation and will make you appear rude and have the other person struggling to think about topics to discuss. Try to add up points to a question that has been just asked and this will give a good flow to your conversation rather than facing awkward silence.
5. Take the opportunity to exit - Even if you don't intend to end the conversation but you see that the conversation is going no where and just a drag then take charge and say something like " Anyway, I will go get another drink for me" SO if the silence hits in a conversation then just exit by saying " It was great seeing you or It was good running into you" This exit prevents you from facing an awkward silence
Hope you enjoyed going through these tips and practice them the next time you have to face a similar situation, don't feel the pressure and stay confident.
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The video is so much better and easier to listen to in 2x speed
@pinkpanther3275
6 жыл бұрын
Leslie Scout thank you so much for the tip😂
@derik6631
6 жыл бұрын
Leslie Scout true... thanx
@unknownunknown7391
6 жыл бұрын
Actually 1.5× speed
@rajabidrisi2656
5 жыл бұрын
True bro it's too slow
@Ha.nn.ah0
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
I watched this so you don't have to 1) Don't panic during the silence 2) Introduce a new conversation topic 3) Comment on the silence eg. if you ask someone a question they don't want to answer, just say it's fine, nevermind etc. instead of nothing 4) Avoid flat responses eg. yes/no 5) Take the opportunity to exit
@Th3s
2 жыл бұрын
You just saved me 11mins of my life. Thanks
save ur time 1. don't panic with silence 2. come up with a new topic 3. comment on the silence (bullshit point) 4. avoid flat responses (avoid saying yes or no answers or ask yes or no question) 5. take opportunity to exit the conversation (conclude your conversation) take home message : you are financially poor.
@katenka_ana3997
6 жыл бұрын
Hashim C A thanks
Silence: Me: goes on phone
@EroShynOObi
4 жыл бұрын
Her: "Next one, please."
@kristiyangrigorov5232
4 жыл бұрын
me: dying inside
if there is silence on a specific important topic and you are finding the right words to continue it, please try to break the topic in multiple parts and pick the other part to speak. you will be able to remember the rights words you forgot.
Hey u ok? Yeah doing great! You ok? yea Me: "help me end awkward silence"
I have listened to many videos on how to be not quiet and talk with out awkward silence but no changes in me. My brain working in that awkward way only
The complete transcripts in the description is an awesome step.. Thumbs up..
Hi Niaharika, I admire your Videos a lot. The Smile on your face reflects positivity and it feels so good listening to these videos. Please keep up the good work and keep on spreading the knowledge.
Wow! I've known all of these instead of #5 thank you so much for telling me about it!
These videos are really very helpful to understand specially on spoken English.
Thanks for teaching your lessons are really useful, in some cases of the life.
Just stay confident lol like we're confident in the first place. Just stop worrying, just do this just do that... Lol great advice
Great lesson!
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hey niharika nice to c u r video one of the best seen videos for interview also to learn how to deal with customer ....
your tips are very helpful ... thanks for sharing it....
very helpful.. i love your video, btw What fonts do you use for this video? thx
amazing session and glad to have tip on such topic which we all actually face while meeting new or old people :)
Excellent session.
You are amazing Niharika! Keep it up
outstanding . i really like all these 5 points. it will really useful for me. thanks niharika mam.
So nice of you for excellent Idea.
I really enjoy with your advice . Thank you very much Naharika. You are wonder women
I am too slow in English y r videos really booster for me thank-you so much mdm
thanks niharika, its realy useful stuff.
Good tips. Covered practical scenarios
Thanks for the advice this really helped :)
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@ducla5541
5 жыл бұрын
Pervert.
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5 жыл бұрын
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Really helpful..Thanku so much
The content of your video is so meaningful yet there is lack of energy required to deliver the video... Say the things a bit louder this would make the video appear a bit natural 😀😀😀. Else you are doing an amazing work... #good_wishes
Helpful tips. Thanks
Thank you 🌼 i am improving everyday because of you❤
Thnxx so much for this enthusing video ...
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I like your positivity and smiling face. I think your this video will really help me
awesome.........thnkxx alott ma'am. for this session.
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very nice explanations
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its very good ,,u r a good teacher,,,,,,niharika.
Love your videos. Your content is awesome
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Really ur videos awesome madam by choosing topics , way of message and ur English pronunciation. Please do more videos on self motivation its really helpful for young stars.
thank for posting i am waiting for new lessons
It's really wonderful
Thank u madam God bless u
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Thank you
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thank a lot my teacher.
Awesome. . .
Niharika. Good positive tips
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very useful.
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ur superb...I hope ur video s Will help me
@dhrmendrarathod4136
6 жыл бұрын
Yse
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Terima kasih..thanks
teacher niharika I mis u too much thanks for u r help
Mam you are simply awesome and my favorite💗💗
Get out of the conversation in a kind way is very useful
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very fruitful
Worst thing is, when there's a totally acceptable silence for example when walking, my classmate always takes the lazy way and says "Hey, can you come up with some topic to talk about?" it's giving me a vibe that she's like "I dont want to take the effort to come up with a topic myself, so I'm just going to throw the awkwardness at you haha". Why does she do this?
@chiboyeke3590
Жыл бұрын
Bcoz she has nothing going on in her life, hence wants you 2 share something about yourself
I like your video.
Graciaas
Hi Niharika, I am your fans, I hope I can improve my oral English this year. could you give me some tip? thank you very much
Niharika m big big fan of u god swell i like only yor skill
nice video....
I Agree with your worthy ldeas But l Could Not copy your same words But thank :)
I don't know but you remind me to Lea Michelle ! You have the same energy is cool :)
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What if you were expressionless, way too good? Cut "too much" smiling! :/
Good video
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Nice
Would you please organise a real time discussion and live example or conversation
I just play it coooooool😎
nice
With me I can be with someone and there is an awkward silence 80 percent of the time. What could I do about that? They could be in town for a week visiting for example.
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have a grt evening ahead
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Sir we don't have any certificate but we trained approximately 250 students and now they are working in big organization
Me in her family meeting with her:- So, how do u all know each other!?