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The varied meaning of pauses and silence in conversation across cultures.
A long pause that feels awkward in one culture signals thoughtful respect in another.
Consider whether silence is valued or avoided locally before reading it as tension.
Rushing to fill silence can read as impatience to those who value reflective pauses.
The differing expectations across cultures about how much eye contact is respectful.
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