When a person is silent, how should you interpret this? A) You should recognize it as a face-saving response to a situation the person is uncomfortable in. B) You should know that the meaning varies depending on the culture, the context, and the individual. C) You should see it as a sign of dislike of you or something you have said. D) You should view it as a sign of timidity or shyness.

The correct answer is letter B

Sometimes silence means pain. It is painful to talk about what hurts us, it is painful to tell someone that they have broken your heart, and it is painful to show someone how vulnerable you are and how much it means to you, when you are not sure what reaction you will have and the it means to him.

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.