In this article, we will talk about phrases and words, which will help fill the pauses in conversations.
Perhaps each of us is familiar with the situation when the conversation is exhausting himself, and we begin to torment the interlocutor with an awkward silence. In order to quickly return the conversation in the previous channel, some certain skills do not need at all. Just a few pre -learned phrases that will help fill the pauses in the conversation, and a little practice. And do not forget that the conversation does not go to a standstill, ask the interlocutor as much as possible.
12 words and phrases that will help fill awkward pauses in a conversation
But just to learn them by heart is not enough. If you just give them out on the machine, then they not only not fill the pauses in the conversation, but will create some awkwardness in the conversation. Learn to speak these phrases with such an intonation, as if you are going to continue the conversation further.
- Let me think
Usually this phrase does not carry any semantic load. Thanks to her, you can only win a couple of seconds in order to think about what the conversation will go further.
For example: Let me think, because I don’t remember at all that I told him about my new job.
- Do you know/see/do you understand
This phrase is an absolute synonym for the previous formulation. Do not forget that the pause after using this phrase should not be more than a few seconds.
For example: You see, I have not yet fully decided how exactly I would celebrate my birthday.
- Moment/second/one moment
Words that can be easily replaced by each other. With their help, you can ask the interlocutor to wait a bit and during this time to come up with what you would like to talk about with him.
For example: Wait a second, I will check my schedule.
- How to say it right
Most often, after this phrase follows information that may not be the most pleasant for the interlocutor. Speaking the phrase “how to say this correctly,” you win a little time to more correctly formulate the information and make it not so offensive.
For example: How to say this right ... Your dress is not quite suitable for this party.
- I can't remember this word/what it is called correctly
Usually this phrase is used when you forgot a specific word. Do not forget, if in a few seconds you have not remembered this word, you should describe it as accurately as possible so that the interlocutor understands what is at stake.
For example: What is this word? Do you remember what we painted then?
- A very interesting question
We say so when the question is really not interesting. This phrase will help us find a moment in a conversation to carefully think over the answer to it.
Example: A very interesting question, but it is worth discussing this topic with everyone.
- Let me think for a moment
A phrase that also does not carry any semantic load. When we use it in a conversation, we, as it were, ask the interlocutor to allocate a couple of minutes to us to formulate the thought and convey it correctly.
For example: Let me think ... Your proposal is very interesting, but many have already seen this film.
- As far as I understand
Often, in order to beautifully formulate one or another thought, we need literally one minute. This phrase is just for such a case.
For example: As far as I understand, did you really refuse him a date?
- Spinning in the tongue
Another situation when you cannot recall a certain word or name in a conversation. Thanks to this phrase, you can find a few seconds from the interlocutor in order to remember the word or describe it in detail.
Example: This word is to believe in the language, but I can’t remember it. You accidentally remember what is it called?
- So
The most popular phrase used to fill in awkward pauses in a conversation. With it, you can replace inarticulate parasitic words. Do not expect some kind of semantic load from this phrase. Its main function is to pull time.
For example: And so, did you say that you love oysters?
- I think/I think
These two phrases are interchangeable in the dialogue. With their help, you can accidentally find a couple of three seconds before saying the next replica.
For example: I think you are really very dear to him.
- In short/in general/in the end/what
These phrases bring a conversation to her logical conclusion. With their help, you can beautifully reduce the “conversation”, while not touching the sense of the interlocutor.
For example: Well, this conversation really gave me a lot.
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