If you are ever responsible for running meetings, group discussion, or prayer times OR if you ever take part in times like this, you have undoubtedly found times when there is silence.
During one such occasion recently, I was reflecting on the difference between Dead Silence and a Pregnant Pause…
| Dead Silence | Pregnant Pause |
| It is quiet | It is quiet |
| People are thinking “I can’t wait until this is over” | People are thinking, “I can’t wait to see what will happen” |
| There is a sense of boredom | There is a sense of anticipation |
| It’s awkward | It’s exciting |
| The air is dry | The air is electric |
| We are moving away from something | We are moving toward something |
| No one is participating | Everyone is participating |
How do you tell if you are experiencing Dead Silence or a Pregnant Pause? What is your reaction in either case?