the pause
strategic silence that invites the other to fill the space
the pause in a sentence
“After asking a tough question, don't rescue them. Wait.”
Origin of the pause
From the power of deliberate silence
Related Words
the open question
a question that can't be answered with yes or no
the graceful exit
ending a conversation without awkwardness
the pivot
redirecting conversation to a more favorable topic
the bridge
connecting the current topic to your key message
the callback
referencing something said earlier to create connection
the reframe
presenting the same situation in a different light