Awkward Pauses in Conversation
Last night, I was having a wonderful evening with a group of Cardinals. We went out for Sushi at this little Japanese restaurant. Everything was fine until there was this awkward pause in our conversation.
I’m not sure how or why it happened, but everyone just stopped talking. It was like nobody could think of anything to say. I tried to get the conversation going by asking some questions, but nothing worked. I felt like we were all in an elevator and just staring at one another.
I ordered another Asahi and randomly talked about the trouble it took to buy my new Air Force Ones. It’s not the most exciting conversation starter, but at least I was trying.
One of the Cardinals wasn’t a fan of my new shoes and said, “it’s not appropriate for the new Pope to be sportin’ Air Force Ones.” I appreciated his bluntness, but I told him that I’ll wear these shoes whether he liked it or not. I need to represent for my peeps in the Vatican.
He nodded his head in agreement and raised his little cup of Saki to apologize. I tilted my Asahi his way and we both took a drink.
Anyway, awkward pauses in conversations always bother me, and I’m never quite sure what to do or say. I guess I should figure out an answer to this soon.
I’m not sure how or why it happened, but everyone just stopped talking. It was like nobody could think of anything to say. I tried to get the conversation going by asking some questions, but nothing worked. I felt like we were all in an elevator and just staring at one another.
I ordered another Asahi and randomly talked about the trouble it took to buy my new Air Force Ones. It’s not the most exciting conversation starter, but at least I was trying.
One of the Cardinals wasn’t a fan of my new shoes and said, “it’s not appropriate for the new Pope to be sportin’ Air Force Ones.” I appreciated his bluntness, but I told him that I’ll wear these shoes whether he liked it or not. I need to represent for my peeps in the Vatican.
He nodded his head in agreement and raised his little cup of Saki to apologize. I tilted my Asahi his way and we both took a drink.
Anyway, awkward pauses in conversations always bother me, and I’m never quite sure what to do or say. I guess I should figure out an answer to this soon.
posted by admin | 10:26 AM
16 Comments:
maybe you should bless them when there's a lack of conversation. i mean, you know, people like getting blessed, even if you really mean it or not.
That's true, but that only absorbs a couple minutes. I need a conversation starter to keep things rolling through the night.
thanks for dropping by my blog. why are you using the pope's name?
Keep your mp3 with the phones handy. If nobody wants to talk to you, fuck 'em. You are NOT your brothers keeper. You get that paycheck every week whether you talk to those guys or not.
You could use those awkward pauses to come up with blog ideas. Works for me. OR, you could always break into song.
I sure wish that Cardinal at my Confirmation in 4th grade took a few pauses. That guy never shut up. Guess they don't make Cards like they use to.
i never knew popes earned money. so how much money do you get for being "da POPE?"
Most Holy Father,
When in doubt, just start blessing people. It makes them happy and it puts you back into a position of power.
Your Servant,
GodlessMom
your blog is very witty and thoughts very original. bless u too ;)
Peepseh, I don't really get a steady paycheck. I just have one a homeboy with a pile of cash in a briefcase. He follows me around. Whenever I need soemthing, he gets it for me.
When theres an awkward pause why not start a game, like I Spy or something or a witty chap like your Holiness must know a few jokes? I bet it would get the conversation going again and if not would at least pass the time?
...or you could even take the opportunity to have a nap? With a busy schedule like yours you need to take every opportunity to rest.
Your holiness,
Lulls in conversations between bishops should usually indicate that it is a good time for prayer. Perhaps reciting the rosary? And there is always a good "Our Father". The Nicean creed is always a good number because, after all, it was written by bishops.
Peter II
During those awkward pauses, you could let a great big windy (fart) and atleast get everyone laughing. That will break the ice and get conversation going again.
When we were growing up, I heard an old wives tale type saying that sudden spontaneous silences in a conversation meant a priest had died somewhere. If that's true, since you're their boss n'shit, you should probably say a few words, maybe pour a 40 on the curb for them or something.
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