The worth of silence can be difficult to determine sometimes. There are even studies that explains where silence stands in various cultures. By understanding where silence stands in position relative to your world, you can truly appreciate the wonders of soundproofing. From meaning to duration, silence has shifting meanings. Just think of some of the phrase we use with silence: “Please silence your cell phones,” “Silence!” “Silence is golden,” “I’m getting the silent treatment.” The article below is called Non-Western Perspectives on Human Communication: Implications for Theory and Practice written by Min-Sun Kim. Chapter 13 starting on page 131 specially speaks about silence.

[T]o know when, where, and how to be silent, and to understand the meanings attached to silence, is to gain a keen insight into the fundamental structure of communication in that societ (Braithwiate, 1990).

Delerium – Silence (ft. Sarah McLachlan) (Tiesto Remix Edit)

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