Sentences with phrase «many awkward silences»

«One of the most important tactics to an effective negotiation is learning to become comfortable with occasional bouts of awkward silence,» writes Elizabeth Segran in Fast Company summing up her advice.

There's an awkward silence at my table as John, Sergio from São Paulo, Rachel from San Francisco, Chase from Toronto, Amy from Boston, and Mike from Cleveland regard one another.

One Eat24 tweet reads, «Need to break the awkward silence between you and your cat?

Not to mention, the side effects of awkward silences and ill - mannered body language could be hazardous to the relationship.

An introvert given to long stares and awkward silences, Zuckerberg does more than think deeply.

But, the study's authors found that the impact of laughter on teams» performances only occurred when the humour was interactive and engaging; in instances where the humour was isolated — think somebody telling a joke and the room lapsing into awkward silence — there was no effect on performance.

When department heads at Harborside Graphics Sportswear, in Belfast, Maine, tried to get honest feedback from team leaders at monthly meetings, the result was often awkward silence.

Donovan says that one of the most important tactics to an effective negotiation is learning to become comfortable with occasional bouts of awkward silence.

Then there's the awkward silence, the painful silence when no one quite knows what's happening and everyone wants it to end.

Having tried this a few times myself, I am confident that you will be met with nothing but an awkward silence.»

There is only awkward silence, so Archie yells, «Edith, would you get in here and help me?

I suppose I'm still a little terrified of public speaking, but I've since learned you can survive an awkward silence, a bungled transition, a not - so - funny joke without the people rising up and calling you a fraud.

Each time there was an awkward silence.

«-RRB- I want sh*tty first drafts and imperfect arguments, I want sloppy love and awkward silences.

There are differences between the versions, and there are awkward silences and anomalies within them.

If someone credited their sobriety to the «blood of Jesus Christ» in any meeting I've ever been to there would likely be a period of awkward silence afterward rather than the chorus of amens that some may be picturing.

a commitment to inclusiveness limits one to awkward silence.

After a brief awkward silence, the people in my small group affirmed my thoughts with nods and comments.

You really have to be invested in this option because you might have to endure a few minutes of awkward silence but I almost guarantee they'll never ask again.

I avoid the awkward silence between us, between the unchecked +1 and I, by internalizing a rant about people who use the font Papyrus for anything.

I wasn't sure I would like them, but the daily special at the restaurant where we were trying to avoid awkward silences was an eggs benedict dish with crab meat and crumbled bacon, and they came with endless mimosas.

Will there be awkward silences?

But truly, I've found that sometimes the awkward silence is just what you need to have happen in order to get your kid to talk.

There's nothing like a one word answer followed by an awkward silence to put an end to a conversation.

If your child is refusing, really refusing to nap with you, i.e. screeching in the pack and play while you deal with the awkward silence from your relatives or freaked out fellow guests, take him out, change his diaper, feed him, calm him down, reset his buttons, and try again about 45 minutes later.

The first few moments of awkward silence, where we all nervously tended to our babies, quickly turned to excited conversation about everything from breastfeeding struggles, postpartum depression, to changes in our relationships.

Why is it that people's eyes start to roll or an awkward silence follows when you say you want to breastfeed longer than 6 months?

He's like the guest at the party who's oversensitive to awkward silences.

But asked if he believed Mr. Cuomo — known in his first three years in office as a fierce fiscal conservative — was a progressive, Mr. Heastie responded with a long, awkward silence.

An awkward silence ensued.

Awkward silence followed when DiNapoli was asked on Albany's Talk 1300 radio if he'd be supporting the governor, a fellow Democrat, for a third term.

«An awkward silence followed, and I felt a mounting sense of panic,» she writes.

You'll share a common interest and avoid awkward silences.

(Insert awkward silence here for my repeated rhyming.)

Don't be shy to talk to your stylists / manicurist, it's a lot better than sitting in an awkward silence while they pamper you!

Queue awkward silences, uncomfortable jokes and even sometimes downright judgement.

The concept of plaid for Fall is often likened to that of florals for spring: expected, passé, or as Miranda Priestly would say... groundbreaking (cue exaggerated eye roll and awkward silence).

(Plus it helps gets rid of the awkward silence) With JROTC, I've learned to make decisions faster and be clear about what I want, so that helped me discipline myself into the person that I am today.

No such thing as awkward silences when you are «listening to the music».

Bethanye Blount, Co-founder and CEO of Silicon Valley tech company Cathy Labs, told The Atlantic she's spent a quarter century navigating sexist slights, harassing behavior, and awkward silences when she approaches a group of male coworkers.

The trick is bolstering the status quo instead: «If you look comfortable, relaxed or even if admit that you didn't know what was said, the person you're talking to won't perceive it as an awkward silence, they're just going to view it as a pause in the conversation,» says Notas.

Not only is it a lovely way to get out of downtown Houston, dating can be easier when you've got a fun activity to distract you from any awkward silences!

Whether you're chatting in person or online, asking a personal or thought - provoking question keeps the dreaded awkward silence at bay and gives your date something to respond to.

Notas» judgment that rejection is central to people's perceived fear of awkward silences chimes with a 2011 study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.

Punch «awkward silences» into any reputable search engine and you'll likely be met by a slew of articles offering you the best tips on how to circumnavigate these uncomfortable conversational breaks.

It is good to have a list of questions and conversation starters to combat any potential lulls or awkward silences in the conversation, but listening to the other persons answers could provide the opportunity to ask follow up questions and find mutual interests.

It's a great place to take a date as you can share your thoughts on the pieces meaning you won't ever feel an awkward silence!

Once you're in each other's company, try not to worry about awkward silences.

If you're planning your evening and you're finding nerves creeping in, here are some first date advice to ensure your date is spent talking the night away and is not just a painfully extended awkward silence.

Jessica Buxbaum, of Crosscut.com, said «There are rarely awkward silences at these gigs, because you can always fill them by chatting up one of the artists about his or her work.»