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5 things to do during an awkward silence.(employee-employer relations)(Brief article)

Cosmopolitan

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Look at it differently. If you sit there thinking He's stopped talking because he's pissed, you'll get spooked. But if you tell yourself He's just considering the options, you'll tolerate the silence far better.

Concentrate on your posture. Keep your stomach tight, shoulders back, and hands in your lap. This pose communicates confidence.

Mind your nervous twitches. Be conscious of the anxious ticks your body resorts to when you're wired--toe tapping, nail biting, toying with ...

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