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Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging can be more comforting than saying, “I’m sorry for your loss.”
Unless you can elevate the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.
Knowing when to weep quiet: Here are 25 situations where silence is golden
- Be silent — when you don’t have all the facts.
- Be silent — if you would be ashamed of your words later.
- Be silent — when you haven’t verified the story.
- Be silent — if your words will offend a weaker person.
- Be silent — if the issue is none of your business.
- Be silent — when it is time to listen.
- Be silent — in the heat of anger.
- Be silent — if you may have to eat your words later.
- Be silent — when you are tempted to make light of sacred/holy things.
- Be silent — if your words would convey the wrong impression.
- Be silent — when you are tempted to joke about wickedness/evil.
- Be silent — when you are tempted to tell an…
