Also known as the art of doing nothing, the pause is a technique so subtle yet so deadly.
It's like a ninja, sneaking up on its victims with an unassuming "uh, just a sec," or "hold on, let me just..."
But beware, for the pause can be a double-edged sword. It can be a cop-out, a way to avoid responsibility, or a lazy excuse for procrastination.
Or can it?
Read more about the defenses against the pause, and how to use it for good, not evil.