Is silence a bad thing?

Scientists were shocked to discover the outsize impact of silence on the brain. We tend to think of silence as an absence, a lack of noise, rather than a positive condition, but according to this science, silence isnt just not bad for your brain, but actively good.

Why is too much silence not good?

You Are Not On Task – If things are too quiet, you are probably not on task or target. You will get attention, and sometimes friction, when you are doing important work. Of course, that noise is often coming from those that are sitting quietly doing nothing.

Is saying silence rude?

The phrase is probably a shortened form of shut up your mouth or shut your mouth up. Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also considered a form of profanity by some.

Why do I find silence uncomfortable?

As for the awkward silence that lulls between conversations, Dr. Forshee says the reason why these sorts of pauses are so wildly uncomfortable is because quiet presents a lack of structure or direction. As for conversational pauses, simply smile and nod until something comes to mind.