Readers reply: Why does silence feel so horribly awkward?

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Readers reply: Why does silence feel so horribly awkward?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts This week’s question: Are there places on Earth where humans haven’t been? Why does silence feel so horribly awkward? Ruth Thompson, by email Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Someone you know well: silence is fine. Not listening to them …