"Silence is golden", is such a famous quote. Sometimes, people say silence is the loudest type of noise. Dictionary.com defines silence as, "forbearance from speech or noise : muteness —often used interjectionally". What's unique about sociology and silence is that people are often brainwashed. On the first day of class, I remember when Mr. Sal sat in the back of the room like it was no big deal. Everyone turned to face his direction expecting him to talk. Some people tried filling the silence by saying "hi" or "what's up?" then there was giggling. This shows that students expect the teachers to lecture about something and stand in the front of the room. We have been trained, ever since the first grade, to let the teacher do all the talking. Not everyone is used to taking charge or teaching the class itself. Silence is silence, but it can only be awkward if you make it out to be.Friday, January 21, 2011
Silence
"Silence is golden", is such a famous quote. Sometimes, people say silence is the loudest type of noise. Dictionary.com defines silence as, "forbearance from speech or noise : muteness —often used interjectionally". What's unique about sociology and silence is that people are often brainwashed. On the first day of class, I remember when Mr. Sal sat in the back of the room like it was no big deal. Everyone turned to face his direction expecting him to talk. Some people tried filling the silence by saying "hi" or "what's up?" then there was giggling. This shows that students expect the teachers to lecture about something and stand in the front of the room. We have been trained, ever since the first grade, to let the teacher do all the talking. Not everyone is used to taking charge or teaching the class itself. Silence is silence, but it can only be awkward if you make it out to be.
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Cool pics with your posts. Love that quote on your first post. Would like to see a little more specific application of the silence post to your own life. Try to use examples that only you might be able to share. Find YOUR own voice. Glad to have you in soc. Welcome.
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