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Golden Silence
After partner answers, silent 4 sec — often continues with deeper info.
Goal
Use silence as revealing tool.
Steps
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1
Ask open question.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Hear what he wouldn't have said.
Evidence base
School: Negotiation
Founders: Chris Voss (2016)
Voss — silence tactic.
Keywords
#silence#voss#صمت#4-ثوان#عمق#social#إصغاء#مساحة#revealing#سكوت استراتيجي#كشف المعلومات#strategic-silence#negotiation-tactic#pause#deeper-conversation#patience#open-question#information-gathering#waiting#conversational-restraint#holding-space#listening-discipline#uncomfortable-pause#trust-through-silence#fbi-technique
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Golden Silence" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Golden Silence"?
Hear what he wouldn't have said. In the short term: Deeper conversations.
Is "Golden Silence" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Negotiation (Chris Voss (2016)). Voss — silence tactic.
Is "Golden Silence" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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