Awkward silences can be tricky to navigate. Is someone being thoughtful, or just weird? But thanks to a new trend amongst high powered CEOs, the Rule of Awkward Silence could become a new trend in the business world, and even in the gambling industry. But for us to get the most out of that eerie quiet, let’s understand what this thing is, and how to apply it effectively in our places of business.

What is the Rule of Awkward Silence?

INC.com’s Justin Bariso helped popularize the Rule of Awkward Silence in 2020 with a couple of articles on the subject, emphasizing how well it works for several popular CEOs. He defined it as:

“When faced with a challenging question, instead of answering, you pause and think deeply about how you want to answer.”