The Surprising Moments at Work When Saying Nothing Could Be Your Smartest Move—According to Psychology
By pausing and gathering more information, you not only avoid saying something incorrect—but you also come across as thoughtful and measured. And when you do finally speak, your words carry more weight.
3) When you realize you were wrong
I used to think that if I was proven wrong in a discussion, I had to immediately justify myself, explain my reasoning, or try to save face. But the truth is, the more you talk in that moment, the worse it gets.
It’s uncomfortable to be wrong—especially at work. But trying to defend a mistake or argue your way out of it only makes you look insecure. The hardest but most powerful thing you can do is pause, take it in, and own it.
