Is it okay to stay silent?

Staying silent helps give you a reason to speak, to analyze your situations and yourself, to be aware of how you are going to react. Many people do things without thinking because they’re not used to the absence of words.

How can silence be bad?

Silence can be dangerous for both the marginalized and the non-marginalized. When you have an idea about how to stop injustice or abuse (whether you are the victim or just a witness) but instead you say nothing and just hope your “aim” is accurate, this abdicates control and allows for the status quo to remain in tact.

Why does silence hurt so much?

The silent treatment, even if it’s brief, activates the anterior cingulate cortex — the part of the brain that detects physical pain. Yes, the silent treatment actually triggers the brain. It hurts. People who use the silent treatment, may claim to possess great self-control and rationality.

When should you stay silent?

In short, it’s often better to stay silent rather than blurting out something which may make things worse or create misunderstandings. 4. When in group conversations, especially if you’re not conversant with those you’re talking with, it is often an honest idea to be silent to watch and study those you’re talking with.

Why do I stay silent during an argument?

Stay Silent Infact your silence alone may give the other person time to reflect on what you just said. And it will prevent you from saying things that could’ve been hurtful. It will also save you the emotional stress of actually arguing.

When is it best to stay silent?

Choose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words. Another time when it’s best to stay silent is when someone is sharing a meaningful story.

Are we doing more harm than good in our silence?

When we take a cowardly, quiet backseat to injustice, we are doing more harm than good in our silence. Additionally, if fear is keeping us from sharing the gospel with others, this too is an example of our silence being more detrimental than helpful.

Why should we break the silence?

It seems only the old are able to sit next to one another and not say anything and still feel content. The young, brash and impatient, must always break the silence. It is a waste, for silence is pure. Silence is holy. It draws people together because only those who are comfortable with each other can sit without speaking.

Is it possible to remain silent when others ignore you?

The ability to remain silent and ignore another individual is not exclusive to you. Though ignoring others is an effective way of disarming the malicious and abusive, it always remains painful to be ignored ourselves. You can’t trick yourself as you utilize your silence in ways which are abusive and not defensive.