Do's and Don'ts of an Awkward Silence

An awkward silence is pretty much the death of a conversation.  Everyone just sits there scrolling through their minds for conversation topics and others just hope that someone will say something....anything. An awkward silence can be well…awkward (duh!!). But things can be done to overcome them. Next time you're caught in an awkward silence try doing of one of the following:

-Stop. Drop. And roll.
-Whisper…."make a wish."

-Ask seriously…"Do ants have feelings?"

-Bow your head. Close your eyes. Do not look up even if the other person starts talking and after a while say "Amen."

-Yell "Put that thing back where it came from or so help me!" (it's from Monsters Inc people)

-Start wheezing uncontrollably and don't explain why.

-(You must say this in a monotone voice with a completely straight face.) "Hit me with your best shot. Fire away"

What ever you do….do not do the following!

-Do not say "awkward turtle". That joke is dead so stop it.

-Don't say "awkward silence". You just made everything even more awkward dummy.

-Don't just sit there. Think of something to say!

-Do not comment on the weather. (Only use that as a last resort.)

-Do not say "Soooooo…."

I created a list of suitable and unsuitable topics for you to study. Feel free to make a copy of it and keep it handy (just in case).

Now, if all else fails just do the following.

You are now well prepared for your next awkward silence encounter. Good luck!

~Amanda