I think the Japanese language has a pregnant pause that's part of the language. Or I think that's the intent (I barely understand Japanese). But in many a meeting someone will say a long "anooooo" which I always understood as a pregnant pause as the speaker was collecting their next words and thoughts.
Many times I wish I could pull off a long, awkward pause and gather my thoughts and response.
Many times I wish I could pull off a long, awkward pause and gather my thoughts and response.