What do you say in an awkward silence?

Question

i was wondering if there is anything funny or clever that you say during an awkward silence to break it.

:D

thanks!

Answer 1

Silence is a natural fluency of comunication. There is also non verbal comunication and gestures. When in silence, I just let it flow and say whatever comes to my mind. If I don't have anything to say, I'll just call it a day unless I have to stay then I just do anything.

Answer 2

Small talk

It's sure been hot/cold/rainy/dry, hasn't it?

So, any big plans this weekend?  

Seen any good movies lately?

BTW, the whole thing others have said about a g*y baby being born during every awkward silence - I've never heard this before so you might not want to go with that unless you're sure the person you're with is going to know what you're talking about.  If someone said 'g*y baby' around me I'd just look at them like they were insane cause I wouldn't have a friggin clue what they were talking about.

Answer 3

Whatever you do, don't be like me and get really nervous and blurt out something awkward about yourself. You'll only be left with another awkward silence and no more eye contact.

Answer 4

akward silences are a part of conversation! usualy they signify the end of one topic and the transition to another! embrace the silence by bring up somethign new to talk about!

Answer 5

if i'm with friends, "Another g*y baby has been born."

or if i'm with complete strangers, "So guys, what's going down?"

Answer 6

during evry awkward silence a g*y baby is born...soooo....

u just say g*y BABY

and usually evry1 laughs

Answer 7

I scream THE MONSTERS ARE COMING THE MONSTERS ARE COMING!!!

Answer 8

Just say

"Okay, so wha do you want to talk about??"

"Boo!"

"Guess what??"

Those are just suggestions =)

Answer 9

Darn, did I hit the mute button again?

or, put your fingers to your lips and say in a comical voice, "shhh, no talking, it's a liberry."

Answer 10

You can say, "So much going on the world, and there's not much to say about it huh"...lol

Or

"What kind of movies do you like?"

Or

"Boy aren't we a lively bunch eh?" LOL  joking around of course...

Hope this helps.

Answer 11

And another g*y baby was born.

But everyone says that.

So you can just make a weird noise :D

Or you can say "Guess what?" And the person/people will go "What?" and you can lean in like it's a real secret and go "Chicken Butt."

It's really stupid but haha ;D

Xx

Answer 12

Awkward silence? boggers?

Answer 13

Well...

Answer 14

POLAR BEAR!

Answer 15

Gee your hair smells terrific,

Answer 16

"Let's use this time to reflect on life's vicissitudes."

Answer 17

Whistle a tune.

Answer 18

d**n it's cold/hot/warm/whatever outside huh?

Answer 19

Are you doing anything nice at the weekend?

Answer 20

LOL- I didn't answer this one because I thought it was too obvious--that you don't talk during the silence and that creates the awkwardness.

I think that it's really ridiculous that people feel the need to keep yammering away constantly. I would be meditative about it: observe the awkwardness and yet still remain silent until it was natural to resume conversation.

Answer 21

Say did you know that when ever there is an awkward silence someone is thing about Abraham Lincoln.

Then soon after there will be another silence and they will be thinking of Lincoln because you put the idea out there.

Answer 22

Just Start with a new conversation like "Have you seen any good movies latly or Do you have any pets"

Answer 23

"Well it seems like you're a nice girl and I'm obviously a nice guy, so...wanna take a shower?"

Get people to laughing every time.

Answer 24

make a sound like your a cricket or grasshopper

Answer 25

I look around suspiciously then say "did you hear that" :O What ? "it sounds like a conversation is near by"

Answer 26

"d**n its quiet"

Answer 27

So.....

Answer 28

i smoked with sponge bob coz i have amazing b***s

my butt cheeks are warm

my liver itches

lol! idk