Don't Fill In The Quiet Space

After finishing a meal Mr. Rogue cooked.

Me: “Yummy that was a great dinner.”
Mr. Rogue: “When is the last time you cooked? We need to get you back in the kitchen you are going to get rusty.”
This is when you stay silent and stare – because you need to give him time to realize that was an inappropriate comment
Mr. Rogue: “Um, You could make that Indian dish. I really like when you cook that.”
Still silent
Mr. Rogue: “Maybe you could make it next week.” Pause. “Or whatever maybe not. I could just keep cooking.”

Yea that is what I am talking about. The value of silence.