How do I deal with awkward pauses in conversation?

You wait!

Everybody dreads an awkward pause in the conversation. They can make us feel like we're failing at something, but we're not.

Conversations have natural flows. People run out of things to say. Lines of conversation come to a natural conclusion. There are pauses.

If you wait long enough through the pause , either you'll think of something to say or the other person will think of something to say.

There's no need to panic.

You don't need to fill the space.

Nobody is judging you for not knowing what to say at that moment.

Practice relaxing during those pauses and see if something comes up. Remember that you're not responsible for entertaining the person that you're with. They won't dislike you if there is an awkward pause in the conversation.

Stop seeking approval and judging yourself.

Practice waiting. It's that simple.

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