Meghan Markle Displays Discomfort During 2016 Atlanta Q&A Session

At the 2016 Create and Cultivate blogger conference in Atlanta, Meghan Markle experienced an awkward 14-second silence during a Q&A session while discussing her lifestyle website, The Tig, as she balanced her acting career on Suits. Body language expert Judi James analyzed Meghan's gestures, noting signs of mild exasperation and a wry, asymmetric smile as she attempted to fill the silence with humor, joking that the audience "have no questions, they just want their cocktails." Despite initially appearing confident and open with her posture, Meghan faced the common challenge of engaging a live audience when no immediate questions are forthcoming. James highlighted that Meghan used distancing language and subtle body cues to manage the uneasy moment, subsequently rebooting her engagement when asked about navigating feminism in conservative business environments. The incident illustrates the pressures of live public speaking and Meghan's efforts to maintain rapport amidst unforeseen challenges. This analysis sheds light on the dynamics of public engagement before Meghan's entry into the Royal Family.