Be silent in these 7 situations, The power of silence 

Be silent if you don't know the full story.

it's better to ask questions and listen carefully before saying anything. 

2. Be silent in the heat of anger. 

It's important to take a step back and calm down before saying anything that we might regret later. 

3. Be silent if your words can offend a person. 

If we're not sure how our words will be received, it's better to err on the side of caution and keep them to ourselves. 

4. Be silent if your words can destroy a friendship. 

If we have something to say to a friend that could damage our relationship, it's important to think carefully if it's really worth saying. 

5. Be silent if you can't talk without yelling. 

If we find ourselves getting angry and raising our voices, it's important to take a break and calm down before continuing the conversation. 

6. Be silent when you have nothing to contribute. 

If you're in a conversation and you don't have anything of value to add, it's okay to be quiet. 

7. Be silent when you're listening. 

Don't interrupt and don't start thinking about what you're going to say next. Just listen.