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Politely, Shut Up
<p>There's an art to knowing when to stop talking. We've all been in a conversation where we just keep going, adding another point, another detail, another story. Sometimes, we're so keen to be heard that we don't notice we've lost our audience. The other person might be nodding, but their eyes have a far-off look. They're waiting for a polite gap to change the subject, or simply to get away.</p><p><br/></p><p>It's in these moments that the most powerful thing we can do is nothing. Just stop. Don't add that extra word. Let the silence hang in the air for a moment. Give the other person space to speak, or to think. It shows respect for their time and their thoughts. It acknowledges that the conversation isn't a one-way street.</p><p><br/></p><p>Learning to 'politely, shut up' isn't about being weak or having nothing to say. It's about being strong enough to listen. It's about trusting that your point has been made, and that you don't need to hammer it home with a thousand more words. It's a simple act of humility that can make us better communicators, and better friends.</p>
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