"Studied silence"「刻意沉默」 means intentionally using quietness as a deliberate communication strategy

 「刻意沉默」指的是有意地運用安靜作為一種溝通策略，而不僅僅是無聲，以達到特定目的，例如鼓勵他人發言、表達尊重、維護和諧或傳達深刻的思考。這是一種有目的的停頓，常用於研究、協商或文化交流中，在這些場合，沉默比言語更有分量和意義，可以作為一種施加影響、反思或維護面子的工具。

主要意義和應用：

鼓勵他人：給予他人一個停頓，讓他們有機會表達，通常是為了促使他們透露更多資訊或做出承諾，例如在談判或銷售中。

尊重與和諧：英國文化協會的這篇文章以及《歐洲公共與社會創新評論》的一篇文章指出，在許多文化中，沉默表示尊重、對權威的敬意，或希望避免衝突並維持人際平衡。

認知加工：用於進行深度思考、吸收資訊或展現深度參與，如語言學習研究中所探討的。

文化差異：其解讀因文化而異；在某些脈絡下，沉默展現智慧；而在另一些脈絡下，它可能暗示自卑，這凸顯了文化理解在溝通中的重要性，正如MDPI的一篇文章中所討論的那樣。

本質上，刻意的沉默將不溝通轉化為一種強而有力的溝通方式，使靜默時刻成為溝通的一部分。

"Studied silence" means intentionally using quietness as a deliberate communication strategy, not just the absence of sound, to achieve a specific goal like encouraging others to speak, showing respect, maintaining harmony, or conveying deep thought. It's a purposeful pause, often used in research, negotiations, or cultural interactions, where silence carries more weight and meaning than words, acting as a tool for influence, reflection, or preserving face.  Key meanings and applications: Encouraging others: Allowing a pause for someone else to fill it, often to get them to reveal more information or commit to a statement, as seen in negotiation or sales. Respect and Harmony: In many cultures, silence signals deference, respect for authority, or a desire to avoid conflict and maintain interpersonal balance, notes this article from the British Council and an article in the European Public & Social Innovation Review. Cognitive Processing: Used to allow for deep thinking, absorbing information, or to demonstrate profound engagement, as explored in studies on language learning. Cultural Nuance: Its interpretation varies greatly; in some contexts, it shows wisdom, while in others, it might imply inferiority, highlighting the importance of cultural understanding in communication, as discussed in an MDPI article.  In essence, studied silence turns non-communication into a powerful form of communication, making the quiet moment an active part