That might mean staying silent until you have something to say that you really believe in or feel passionate about, so that people will remember you for your profound contribution to the conversation rather than the flippant remark about last night’s episode of Big Brother. This might make them the epitome of cool, or it might make them a total dick who thinks they are above other people. Some people are just naturally reticent and don’t feel the need to talk for the sake of filling the silence. They might listen to you ramble on about your relationship troubles for hours, but they know you’ll be upset by an honest opinion so they choose to hold back. There are some people are happy to say anything that comes into their head, regardless of how it may affect those around them. But we don’t always have the opportunity to prepare fully, we might only have chance to run through ideas in our head while someone else is speaking. If you’re not prepared for a meeting or a particular chat, you could end up saying the wrong thing, perhaps even something you’ll regret. Just because someone has a soft voice doesn’t mean they aren’t eager to chat or be noticed. They might even prefer to go away and think about something in-depth so they can give the best reply. Well just because someone doesn’t give a detailed verbal response doesn’t mean they aren’t giving your idea or comment a lot of thought before they answer. Someone may be quiet because they are polite and want to make sure you have finished speaking before they take their turn.
Not everyone will naturally shove themselves forward to reach the front of the queue before anyone else. Many quiet people are very good listeners and prefer to focus on the person who is speaking, rather than trying to join in the conversation by talking over them or forcing their opinions on others. Consider the following reasons why someone might be quiet, other than shyness. Unfortunately, the words ‘quiet’ and ‘shy’ still have a close relationship in many people’s eyes.īeing quiet doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are many kinds of quiet people, but being quiet doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is shy or struggles to communicate effectively. I’ve come to hate the word as a description of personality, because it implies a lot but actually reveals very little. As an introvert, I’ve spent a lot of time over the years justifying myself and my communication skills to people who believe that being ‘quiet’ is a failing.
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