"Awkward pauses" refers to moments of silence or quietness during a conversation or interaction that feel uncomfortable or tense.
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- That is, until the much - dreaded awkward pause in conversation, or if the interviewer turns the tables and asks if you have any questions for them. (blog.simplyhired.com)
- There's a slightly awkward pause, and then the questioning wraps up. (politics.co.uk)
- At the very least, you'll avoid awkward pauses when the «what type of animal would you be» question comes up... (reed.co.uk)
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