6 examples of situations where responding with silence is the best option

If You Don’t Know the Full Picture

Imagine you’re watching a movie and you missed the first half. You might get the gist, but there are going to be a lot of details that don’t make sense. That’s what it’s like when you chime in on something without knowing all the facts.Humans have a natural tendency to fill in gaps in what they understand with assumptions or misinformation, which can lead to misunderstandings. This is known as the “knowledge gap theory.” So what should you do when you find yourself in such situations? You guessed it—keep quiet. By staying silent, you give yourself a chance to observe, ask questions, and understand the situation better. It also prevents you from spreading any misinformation or making hasty judgments based on incomplete information.