In many parts of the world, a sudden pause in conversation creates immediate discomfort, prompting people to scramble for small talk to fill the void. In Finland, however, quietude is not an awkward void waiting to be filled—it is a
In many parts of the world, a sudden pause in conversation creates immediate discomfort, prompting people to scramble for small talk to fill the void. In Finland, however, quietude is not an awkward void waiting to be filled—it is a