Inner game; Today I took a vow of silence... So far it's awkward as hell

ShadowVariable · 2011-08-23T21:16:08+00:00

You might get a better result if you do the opposite and talk to EVERYONE. I feel like that would help more.

sparklyteenvampire · 2011-08-23T20:16:37+00:00

This is interesting. What are you hoping to accomplish with the exercise?

WolfInTheField · 2011-08-23T20:26:50+00:00

I'm wondering the same, yet i consider it weirdly awesome. If you give me a solid reason to, I'll join you, sir.

tossable1 · 2011-08-23T22:18:18+00:00

They say that body language accounts for over half of communication. So I'm also finding it interesting to see how well I can communicate my thoughts without speech.

I have a "fake note" that says I'm taking part in a high-stake bet and cannot speak, but so far I haven't used it very much at all. I haven't felt the need to explain my silence to anybody, because people seem to just go with it, which is a bit surprising to me.

2011-08-24T01:21:09+00:00

Shit man, good luck - I just got through conversations with every FWB and prospect I have that I'm going celibate for a while. Might write up my thought process on it, though it's mostly about my personal path and the intense focus that I apply to sex... Need to take time and rebalance how I channel that energy.

Huh, I guess I did write it up.

2011-08-24T15:46:55+00:00

I like this, I might consider doing the same soon especially because the body language aspect really interests me. I'm always observing people's body language during conversations and I think if you're silent, and must use your body to interact feelings/thoughts ect, then they will eventually subconsciously do the same. I think they'll open up more with their body language to match yours, allowing you to gain more control over their thoughts and emotions. Just a thought.

Edit: Almost identical to the reasoning behind talking very slowly and including occasional pauses during a conversation.

2011-08-24T16:44:27+00:00

I take a vow of silence for eight consecutive hours once a month. I've been doing it for five years or so. It's very difficult, particularly in public.

tossable1 · 2011-08-23T21:35:38+00:00

The receptionist at the doctors office seemed pretty unphased by the silence and my notes. Pretty sure she thnks I lost my voice or something lol. I'm waiting in a room now for the doctor.

Title	Inner game; Today I took a vow of silence... So far it's awkward as hell
Author	tossable1
Upvotes	5
Comments	19
Date	August 23, 2011 8:13 PM UTC (14 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/seduction
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