![]() “A planned pause immediately after mentioning an interesting or key phrase, such as ‘growth opportunities’, can actually transform the passive listeners into active participants in no time, especially the younger lot.” “The ones who speak the most after such an awkward silence are also the ones who are otherwise shy - the so called introverts,” observes Anand. The more senior lot will delve into their treasure trove of experiences and fish out some incident related to the topic and try to apply it to the current situation. However, those in the 30 to 40 age bracket are the ones who are likely to come up with relevant questions and suggestions, viewpoints worth considering and even brilliant ideas. Having worked in the HR domain for almost two decades and specialised in leadership hiring and campus hiring across levels, Anand has observed that the younger lot - those in the 18 to 25 age bracket - tend to use the pause to introspect and reflect. Pooja Anand, head – human resources, India, IDC Technologies, rightly points out that different age groups react differently to a strategic pause in the middle of a discussion. This also propels the discussion towards a meaningful outcome.” ![]() It gives the attendees time to assimilate what I have said and ask relevant questions. ![]() Says Bhawna Kirpal Mital, general manager, human resources, Hero Future Energies, “I have certainly used this tactic to my advantage during presentations. Some thought has to go into creating a gap at the opportune moment, for others to fill, meaningfully, so that the discussion gets directed towards a logical and desired conclusion. ![]() One has to know exactly when to stop speaking. After all, one has to pause at the right juncture. This requires skill too and emotional intelligence. However, many leaders actually strategically plan such a prolonged pause. Overall only silence makes us realize the real importance of the noises and words that we tend to take for granted.Sudden silence in the middle of a serious and important debate, can be quite uncomfortable. The fact that silence was associated with a dull vibe was felt wrong. It was tough to befriend silence, but it definitely wasn't impossible when those silences were comforting. But only in scenarios where words wouldn't do justice or wouldn't be valued. Silence was then looked upon and studied as one form of communication. Chaos is when such communication crossed its boundaries. Communication is the key to exist and operate in the world that we live in. Some that we get into, while some that we hear of. Noise is always associated with conversations. Given a choice, even silence could be a choice over such chaotic vibes. And one very strange thing was that though noises were comforting, noisy places weren't! Extremely noisy places, chaotic environments and loud music was a complete irritation and was never ever preferred. Not just that, visiting the such silent places even for a short while used to be troublesome and an immediate need to feel some noise and liveliness was felt. While some people surrounding me always used to study in libraries as they could concentrate in the quiet environment, I always needed the company of the usual sounds from the kitchen or doorbell that made me feel like home and proved easy for me to concentrate. This animosity with silence, needless to say continued even further. Growing up with people constantly being around, silence felt like an unwelcomed guest that made you feel uncomfortable! While noise on the other hand was such a normal companion that it created a natural comfort zone. Honestly, I used to dread this silence and the entire vibe around during the whole time such incidences took place. The students were supposed to keep quiet till there actually used to be pin drop silence in the room. I'm sure all of us have heard this phrase in school when amidst all chaos the teacher would finally say "pin drop silence".
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