I had just asked a question in a meeting I was running. It was a challenging question, so the responses weren’t exactly forthcoming. As silence filled the air, the tension started to thicken. I was ...

Marriage, that dance between two people, can be as warm and full of camaraderie as a comforting hug, or as cold and distant as an empty space. There are times when words just don't flow, and a tense ...

The word itself, sibilant and soft, seeks connection and understanding, just like we do. Silence may be weaponized, sure—the silent treatment aptly earning a reputation as one of the most toxic ...

Fox News viewers were hit with an awkward silence during a discussion between The Five hosts Jeanine Pirro and Jessie Tarlov about the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday. Discussing the responsibilities ...

At this point, Julie Boland is resigned to awkward silences. She’s a psychology and linguistics professor at the University of Michigan, and like many of us, she’s been spending a lot of time on Zoom ...

The power of silence is one of the most profound paradoxes that exists in the world of relationships. In our quest for constant communication and endless chatter, we forget that silence can be just as ...

Picture this: you're mid-conversation with a coworker, partner, or close friend, and suddenly, the words stop. The pause stretches. Your mind races to fill the space. Is it awkward? Did you say ...

There’s always the excitement, nervousness and the hope of making things click with someone new on a first date. While one ...

And the 2009 play “Circle Mirror Transformation,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, only serves to prove it. University of Colorado Colorado Springs’ theater company will mount the ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin experienced an awkward moment this week when he was met with silence from ambassadors he was speaking to during a televised speech. The moment was captured on video ...

Navigating the ins and outs of a relationship is, let's face it, a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. As two people grow closer, certain awkward scenarios are almost inevitable. While ...