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Why do we have different reactions to silence?
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Expert Answer
Silence tolerance varies due to: cultural background (some cultures value silence; others find it uncomfortable), anxiety level, comfort with one's own thoughts, extroversion/introversion, and context (comfortable silence with friends vs. awkward silence with strangers). Some find silence restorative; others find it oppressive.
Key Insight
Silence tolerance varies due to: cultural background (some cultures value silence; others find it uncomfortable), anxiety level, comfort with one's own thoughts, extroversion/introversion, and context (comfortable silence with friends vs.
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