Also, I bet it is more socially acceptable to take a beat and think before speaking than you think. I learned that for myself and it helped. It’s not as jarring as you might think. It can even make people appreciate what you say more. If it’s really taking long, you can stall a bit with some “I need to think about that one, hmm” lines.
Also, I bet it is more socially acceptable to take a beat and think before speaking than you think. I learned that for myself and it helped. It’s not as jarring as you might think. It can even make people appreciate what you say more. If it’s really taking long, you can stall a bit with some “I need to think about that one, hmm” lines.