Your book lists several positive and negative uses of silence. Name one positive and one
negative use of silence.
What will be an ideal response?
One positive use of silence is the time it allows us to think before speaking. By taking the time
to consider carefully my responses, I can potentially diffuse tense situations. Conversely, one
negative use of silence is to inflict pain on others. By giving someone the "silent treatment," I
can communicate my frustration or dislike for things and people.
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a) unknown b) blind c) hidden d) open
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