When you’re silent, you make other people uncomfortable.
- Because they dislike uncertainty, people want to know what you’re thinking.
- When you control your words, they can’t figure out what you mean or intend.
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The less you say, the more intimidating and powerful you are. Always say less than necessary. When you do speak, make it vague and ambiguous, leaving the meaning to others to interpret. They’ll be frustrated and obsessed with trying to figure you out.
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