Nadine sits in profile, resting her left arm on a table. She holds a lit cigarette that expels a single wisp of smoke. She is looking at someone out of the frame. Her posture is relaxed but not reclined, which would suggest that she’s in a conversation. She’s listening and waiting. The ashtray suggests that smoking was a conscious decision during this conversation. People often have trouble pausing between events, and smokers find it to be a convenient time to focus on their cigarette. For those of us that don’t smoke, we are given an opportunity to reflect on how we deal with silence. In the age of constant entertainment, many people find stillness difficult, and awareness of oneself in uncomfortable situations can prevent self-destructive behavior.