[header] How to deal with an awkward silence [title] Take a deep breath and relax. [step] Feeling anxious due to an awkward silence may cause you to laugh nervously or fidget. Anxiety can also make you feel less articulate than normal.
[header] How to deal with an awkward silence [title] Take a deep breath and relax. [step] Feeling anxious due to an awkward silence may cause you to laugh nervously or fidget. Anxiety can also make you feel less articulate than normal.
A few minutes before you are supposed to speak, take a deep breath and count to ten. Think about what you are going to say beforehand and make a list of all the things that come to mind. Try calming down before you start listening to the music. [title] Recognize the difference between silence and awkwardness. If you're feeling awkward, take deep breaths and try to relax. Do this for a few minutes and focus solely on breathing. These behaviors can make a silence even more awkward. Instead, try to calm yourself by taking some deep breaths.