A moment from an interview — a pause, a falter, a deflection. Three ways to handle it are on the table. Pick the one that respects what's actually happening, rather than the one that feels least awkward.
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Context
What's the right move, right now?
Sit with the silence — let the pause stand; don't fill it. ·
Probe gently — a soft, open check-in or follow-up, not pushing for detail. ·
Move the conversation on — change topic or proceed to the next planned question.