Many times it’s best to keep the mouth zipped and absorb (or pretend) to absorb what others are saying or as Hillary Clinton would say have a “listening tour”. By keeping your mouth quiet you can truly hear what others are saying and take notes not only on their words but their inflections. This way when you have decided to unzip your response will hit on their key points and the emotion involved as well. Your words might be less but the impact could be greater because you have chosen your words carefully and they reflect on what has already been said.