The Surprising Moments at Work When Saying Nothing Could Be Your Smartest Move—According to Psychology
The best way to protect your reputation and integrity is simple: stay silent. Don’t engage. Let others say what they will—but don’t add your voice to the noise. Silence, in this case, is a sign of strength.
9) When you want to make a stronger point
It seems logical that if you want to be persuasive, you should say more—explain your reasoning, add more details, and make your argument airtight. But in reality, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop talking.
Silence makes people uncomfortable. It forces them to sit with what you’ve just said, to process it without distraction.
