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Awkward Silences Can Build Comfort
- Omar found awkward silences necessary to build comfort with new people.\n- He saw silences as normal, preventing forced conversation and signaling normalcy.
Why Awkward Silences Feel Uncomfortable
- Awkward silences often feel uncomfortable because we think we're not providing value in conversation.\n- Silence can be necessary for comfort, as it indicates no forced talking and normal interaction flow.
Why Car Journey Silences Work
- Long car journeys feel natural for silences since people face forward, not each other.\n- This dynamic usually occurs with known people, reducing pressure to provide constant conversational value.