Apr 25, 2025
Speaking, talking, justifying, validating, these are all normal and natural human behaviours and responses. But sometimes, this ‘normal’ behaviour can prove to be harmful for us, and do more bad than good. And here we mention 10 situations it is best to stay silent in.
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Arguments are natural and can happen at any time. But some arguments are intense, fueled by anger and emotions, and during these times, people tend to say something they don’t want to and should not. And so in such heated moments, stay silent, it is the best.
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Giving your opinion about something without knowing all the facts and details is a big problem. So, try not to engage in fights and discussions where you do not know everything, and stay silent in these matters.
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There are times when people do not want your advice, they just want to be heard as they vent their hearts out or rant through the day. If you feel something like this is happening, try to stay silent and give them your full attention.
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Not everyone wants the best for you, and to drag you down, they might provoke you or try to trigger a response out of you. And while it is difficult to identify these situations, if you do, it is best to stay out of it and keep quiet.
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We often get carried away in conversations and start to pour our hearts out to the other person. Personal stories, love affairs, rumours, and the likes. And if this sounds like you, try to stay silent in professional settings where revealing too much can be harmful.
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You see a person walking across the room, but they strike you as oddly dressed. Now, this might be your opinion, but not everyone wants to hear it. So if you are judging someone, try to stay silent on these matters and don’t voice them out.
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Imagine the Business Head of your company is giving a speech about how the last few months have been profitable for all the verticals. Now, if someone in power is speaking, it is best to stay silent until and unless you are explicitly asked to speak.
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Imagine that 4 friends are sitting together, chatting about climate change, shifts in power, new hegemonies, and much more. And if all of a sudden you have a point you wish to contradict, just stay silent unless they ask you for your opinion.
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Stay silent if you haven’t thought things through and might be rushing into the decision. Be it accepting a job offer or committing to lend your camera, stay silent till you think it through, and don’t be quick to accept or reject.
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Tragedy needs feelings, not words. And so in times of heartbreak or sadness, it is best to stay silent as words can never be enough to mask through the trauma.
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