Dấu mắt ngỗng

It is a mark (dấu) from the composer (nhà soạn nhạc) to the conductor (chỉ huy trưởng): Hold
the pause as long as you like (kéo dài bao lâu là tùy).

When we finally have the attention (sự chú ý) of an audience, our instinct (bản năng) is to rush. Attention is precious (đáng quý), please don't stare, okay, I'm hurrying, there, I'm done.

It doesn't have to work that way.

If you've got something to say, say it. Slowly. With effect. The audience isn't going anywhere. At least not the people you care about.

No, don't waste their time. Yes, handle your message with the respect it deserves.

If you have to rush to say it, it might not be worth saying.