Silence and Denial

Silence and denial problem is a controversial issue that is overlooked for a variety of reasons including embarrassment, shame, fear, or because the subject is taboo. Silence is a practical way of avoiding painful or controversial issues, and so we might “look the other way” instead of confronting a problem or discussing a delicate matter. The norms is to keep remaining silent or ignorant of information. Here are sayings of keeping quiet: "Bite your tongue," Button your lip," and "Silence is golden." Others say we should not seek out information: "Ignorant is bliss," What you don't know won't hurt you," "Look the other way," and Turn a blind eye. There expressions to discourage us from getting involved in matters that supposedly don't involve us like "Don't rock the boat," and Mind your own business." Trivial matters can be left not to be said, but when it comes to serious matters that they should not be ignored because they might lead to bad consequences that follow after them. When things are left unsaid it means a consent and or approval of what the person is doing or doing to is acceptable to the people observing. Silence prevent us from confronting or consequently solving problems and controversial issues.

- Justin Kwan