Shhh...

Whereas:

Talking rarely communicates.
Most answers generate questions.
Most defences generate attacks.
Most rebuttals feed arguments.
Most conversations are ritual dances.

Tips:

Speak only if it improves on silence.
Don't justify.
Don't explain.
Don't defend.
Don't express intentions.
WAIT: Why am I talking?
WAIST: Why am I still talking?
Silence repeats itself, so I don't have to.
Say just one thing, and it might just land.
Less is more.
Oh, for heaven's sake, put a sock in it!