Three takeaways
- A pause may be an attempt to respond more carefully.
- Reading the pause as punishment or withdrawal.
- Demanding reassurance while they are still regulating.
- Okay. I will give you a minute. Please tell me when you are ready to continue.
Video transcript
You said: I need a minute before I answer that. A pause may be an attempt to respond more carefully. Reading the pause as punishment or withdrawal. Try this: Okay. I will give you a minute. Please tell me when you are ready to continue.