Silence is not a sign of Weakness, it is a Strength.
Silence is deemed approval.
If you disapprove and don't say anything it will not make you seem easy going. If the problem persists and you did nothing people may consider it as enabling and think the issue is as much your fault as the person who actually caused the problem. You may destroy trust and create resentment.
Silence can mean many things in interpersonal relationships. It's ambiguous. It can express lots of different emotions ranging from joy, happiness, grief, embarrassment to anger, denial, fear, withdrawal of acceptance or love. What it means depends on the context.
With all of the constant noise you hear on a day-to-day basis, embracing silence can help stimulate your brain and help you process information. It can also help you become more self-aware and relieve stress. Embracing silence may also help you settle into the present moment and quiet any racing thoughts.
In other words, there is real power in silence. In fact, Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu said, " Silence is a source of great strength."
Silence is not weakness.
Silence is the power to mindfully choose to stay out of the negative space, and not to say hurtful words back. It takes true strength to hold your tongue and not succumb to negative energy.
You Are Not On Task – If things are too quiet, you are probably not on task or target. You will get attention, and sometimes friction, when you are doing important work. Of course, that noise is often coming from those that are sitting quietly doing nothing.
Some people who we assume do not talk much, could be struggling to express themselves even if they want to talk. Sometimes, people don't know how to put it across and have the fear of being misinterpreted or misunderstood. So, they decide to keep quiet.
Most psychologists indicate that it depends on the situation. When silence, or, rather, the refusal to engage in a conversation, is used as a control tactic to exert power in a relationship, then it becomes "the silent treatment," which is toxic, unhealthy, and abusive.
Being left in silence can be extremely painful, as it involves the loss of connection, love, intimacy, and sometimes even family participation. It can also feel unfair and unkind, leading to anger and further fighting.
Silence can be an indication of empathy. When we are really tuning in to how the other person is feeling about what they're saying, we're listening more to the tone of their voice, cadence and speed rather than the actual words, and so replying with words may not be the attuned response.
Silence Can Be Intimidating and Revealing Without Being Forceful. Perhaps the anticipation created through silence is so powerful, even our naval forces have tapped into the hidden potential of silence and have developed a weapon to stop people from talking.
The silent treatment, or stonewalling, is a passive-aggressive form of manipulation and can be considered emotional abuse. It is a way to control another person by withholding communication, refusing to talk, or ignoring the person.
Speak up to protect yourself and others, speak up not to regret remaining silent. Speak your mind instead of suppressing your emotions. Speak up because others may not know what you know, so use it as a possibility to educate yourself and broaden your horizons.
Why do people dislike a quiet person? Quiet people often observe first and only talk when they have something to say. Some can find this unsettling – they don't know what you're thinking, and this may make them uncomfortable.
You're the silent type
You'll find plenty of misconceptions about quiet people, e.g. being labeled as introverts, socially awkward and so on. This isn't necessarily true, and while not all quiet people are necessarily smart, highly intelligent people will often refrain from speaking if they are accessing a situation.
Weaknesses: social anxiety, shyness, navigating a predominantly extroverted world.
The muscles that control the voice also control breathing and swallowing, and so even if you took a permanent vow of silence, Johnson said, “you presumably would continue to swallow and breathe.” The voice is produced in the larynx, a muscular, box-like organ in the throat.
Silence is more “relaxing” for your body and brain than listening to music – as measured by a lowering of blood pressure and increased blood flow to the brain. Periods of silence throughout the day enhance sleep and lessen insomnia.
A destructive silence is one that reduces trust, impairs communication, and has the potential to cause harm in a relationship or network of relationships. Unfortunately, too many workplaces are full of destructive silences.
Etiquettes are a way to be silently attractive every single time. Simple habits such as not talking with food in your mouth or never putting your elbows on the dining table can subconsciously make you attractive. Use this to your advantage to become silently attractive.
Researchers have found that introverts tend to be more easily distracted than extroverts,5 which is part of the reason why introverts tend to prefer a quieter, less harried setting.