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Tuesday Quick Tip: The 3-Second Pause
Quick tip for today: before you answer a question, pause for two to three seconds.
Most of us rush to fill silence. That makes us sound reactive and unsure. A short pause does the opposite. It gives you time to find your point, and it reads as thoughtful and in control. It feels like forever to you, but to everyone else it sounds completely normal.
Try it right now. I built a short practice round where you get a real workplace question and hold the pause for three seconds before you answer…..😀
Your challenge: in your next real conversation, count to two before you respond. Just once.
Then come back and tell us in the comments:
- How did the pause feel?
- Did anyone notice?
I'll be reading every reply. 🌿
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Tuesday Quick Tip: The 3-Second Pause
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