Two-minute silence

A two-minute silence means that everyone stops whatever they are doing and stays quiet for two whole minutes. It's a way for people to show respect and remember something important that happened in the past, like a very sad event, like a war or a disaster.

During the two minutes, you can think about whatever you want, but it's important to not talk or make any noise. This is a time to be thoughtful and show respect for those who were affected by the sad event.

Usually, the two-minute silence is announced beforehand so everyone knows it's coming. You might hear a bell ringing or a siren sounding to signal the start and end of the silence.

It's important to remember that even though it might be quiet, people are still showing respect and remembering together.