Why is silence considered an element of communication?
"Silence is an essential component of communication; without it, words with rich substance cannot exist." By being silence, we give the other person the opportunity to speak and express himself or herself. We avoid being tethered solely to our own words and thoughts that have not been thoroughly evaluated. Silence allows for more effective communication than if we were to fill it with useless noises. Silence is important because it gives others the chance to talk. If someone is talking and you want to share your opinion, then you should wait until they are done saying what they have to say first. Otherwise, you will just be adding to their conversation and not giving a real contribution. In addition, silence can help focus attention on what someone is saying. If someone is speaking and there is some sort of noise outside or inside the room, it may distract people from what that person is trying to convey. However, if there is no noise, then everyone's attention can be focused on the speaker. Last but not least, silence can make listening more important than speaking. When someone is talking, it is normal to want to interrupt them once in a while to add your two cents' worth. But this isn't very respectful of the person who is talking; also, it can be annoying for others when you keep interrupting them. So, instead of commenting on what the person is saying, simply let them finish and then respond to their comment later.