Silence...

Silence; can it really help you get your point across better than uttering words?

It is true that there’s immense power in silence. That is why learning to be silent, particularly when dealing with certain types of people and/or situations, it’s more beneficial than arguing or shouting.

Can you count how many times being silent saved your purpose?

Silence is like an inspiring Thursday after a troublesome Monday… And let’s face it, most Mondays are troublesome. Why? Because it comes after a Sunday which you never want to end. Is it not?

Silence is like a Thursday because it’s kind of hard to keep your mouth shut when you have so many things to say. However, you know you have left many other opportunities to speak your mind… What you can’t do on Thursday, you could do on the following days… Friday is an end.

Many of us avoid, for example, visiting a friend in the hospital being afraid that we would not say the right words. Yet, your presence says everything your friend needs to hear “I’m here for you”.

Keeping your mouth shut and listening is a sign of wisdom, not a weakness.

Skilled negotiators learn first to shut up because most people can’t bear the silence. Silence makes most of us add concessions, favors, bonuses, or cut demands (apparently we want less from those who talk less).

Silence is a great teacher because it opens your eyes and your mind to new and exciting things.