An Embarrassed Answer of Silence

The conundrum regarding the sound made by a falling tree in a forest, made me suddenly wonder about this question, 'If an invisibility cloak were invented (It is said that experiments exist) and made available to you, how would you use it (Assuming total secrecy)?'

Naturally, the question related to a falling tree causes a good deal of amusement and, often, silence.  Some would claim conjecture, and others may suggest installing a simple audio recording device. 

Nevertheless, when there is silence in answer to the question, I wonder why.  Psychologically, there could be a case for embarrassment.  After all, it seems such a simple question, and one wouldn't wish to look foolish.

The question (above) of an invisibility cloak, is a conditional clause preceded by the word 'if', and the promise of secrecy.  Therefore, there should be unreserved answers, unaffected by embarrassment, but there is often silence to this question.

I would like to propose the same question to you, and wonder if your silence will (itself) be the answer ... and why?

This, surely, is an opportunity to express your long-held dream, perhaps becoming the next king or president ... but not a moment to consider creeping up behind me and shouting, 'Boo!'

Quotation - The World Suffers ....

Napoleon Bonaparte

(1769 — 1821)

"The world suffers a lot.

Not because of the violence of bad people,

but because of the silence of good people."