Not everyone thinks out loud.

Some people need a moment to gather their thoughts before they speak.

They pause.

They search for the right words.

They consider what they actually mean.

And if you rush to fill the silence, you may interrupt an answer that was still being formed.

Give The Quiet Person Time To Finish explores why patience in conversation can reveal things that pressure never will.

A pause doesn't necessarily mean someone has nothing to say.

It may mean they're trying to say it carefully.

They may be processing a difficult question.

They may be choosing their words because they don't want to react emotionally.

Or they may simply communicate differently than you do.

Silence can feel uncomfortable when you're used to immediate responses.

So we ...