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Episode: 0415 â Silence Shows Youâre Listening
Description: 2022.02.19 â 0415 â Silence Shows Youâre Listening Silence shows youâre listening In an interview, your guest has just made a significant or poignant remark, and to show respect and empathy â pause.  The strategic pause adds tension and anticipation and indicates comprehension and reflection. It shows you are actively listening and value their comment. It helps build trust. âŚ. but only if it is not followed by an âerrrmâ or âummmâ. Those kinds of words will merely show you are ill prepared. Itâs a great skill to have in y...