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Apr 23, 2011 · Men sometimes use silence to be in charge and collect their thoughts. They can rely on it like they do the masked face. Silence exhibits control.
Duncan Cowles directs a film about male mental health and emotional vulnerability, based on his own journey and interviews with men from different backgrounds. He finds that societal pressure, trauma and social constructs are some of the factors that prevent men from expressing their feelings.
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- Being Confident and Controlled
- Avoiding Being too Distant
The image of the strong and silent type is that of somebody who is confident and comfortable in his own skin. This can be very attractive, and project an image of security and assurance. Get to know yourself and the world around you in order to take things in your stride. You can communicate in more ways than by just talking. Be sure not to become ...
A strong and silent type is generally thought of as someone who projects a real sense of self-confidence and assurance, without coming across as arrogant or dismissive of others. Self-confidence is about knowing yourself and trusting yourself to rise to challenges and deal with difficult situations.
Learning more about yourself and the world can help you to develop your self-confidence.
Try to trust yourself and give yourself credit for your achievements.
Gaining self-confidence and trust in yourself is in part about becoming an emotionally strong person. If you understand yourself you will be better able to deal with the setbacks and challenges that you will inevitably encounter. Once you have good internal emotional strength, you may find that this strength is projected outwards without you doing anything. Some of the characteristics of emotionally strong people are:
Being less discouraged by disappointments.
Being more adaptable to change.
Be aware of the negative responses to silence.
If you are trying to come across as the strong silent type, there is a risk that people will interpret your silence in ways you haven’t foreseen. You might be thought of as someone who is arrogant or judgemental of others. People might think that you are trying to maintain power over others by not talking. They might think you are withholding and refusing to engage with others as equals.
Being a strong and silent type is not about just ignoring everybody and being distant and disinterested. If you want to project an image of a strong person, who is in control of his emotions, and has good self-confidence, you should still visibly pay attention to those around you.
Use body language to show that you are listening.
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- You Have a Calm Demeanor. A hallmark of the strong silent type is a calm and composed demeanor. In situations where others might react emotionally or impulsively, you tend to maintain your cool.
- You’re Comfortable with Silence. If you’re comfortable with silence, not feeling the need to fill every moment with conversation, you’re likely the strong silent type.
- You Avoid Superficial Small Talk. For people who have quiet confidence, small talk might feel unappealing or even exhausting. They prefer conversations with substance, where they can discuss ideas, experiences, or share meaningful stories.
- Naturally Drawn to Solitude for Recharging. You find solitude not just comforting, but necessary for recharging. Unlike those who might feel lonely when alone, you thrive in these moments of solitude.
Dec 12, 2017 · Felix Economakis has been a psychologist for 17 years and over this time he says the strong, silent type has “more or less evaporated” from public view. Economakis believes the “feminisation of the education system” has completely changed the way men define power.
Silent Men is a 1933 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy.
Silent Men is a documentary by Duncan Cowles that explores the challenges and taboos of masculinity in the UK. Through interviews, road trips and personal reflections, the film challenges men to express themselves and seek help for their mental well-being.
