When to Stop Speaking and Start Listening

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Listen, you know when to shut up? When someone else is trying to tell a joke. You see, they're not done speaking, they're just done being funny.

Signs that you're done speaking:

The other person's eyes are glazing over.
They're checking their watch for the third time this hour.
You've used the phrase 'at this point in time' five times.

The Art of Silence

It's a skill, like playing the trombone or eating an entire pizza by yourself. Practice it, master it, and you'll become a force to be reckoned with in any conversation.

When Silence is Golden (But Not Always)

There's a time and a place for everything, even silence. Just ask the accountant at the family reunion, he'll tell you when silence is golden.