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I get the silent treatment from coworkers and relatives who don't like me or have some beef about something I said. It's painful. Why don't they just tell me what they think and be done with it? I would rather they yell at me and tell me off and clear the air, than this silly silent treatment.
I get the silent treatment often as well. I would rather the person reply to me instead of just playing hide and seek but it seems like some people feel better just sitting in silence. I agree with you that the silent treatment is so silly.
someone in my family use to always give the silent treatment if he/she was mad at you. I a lot of times didn't even had any idea why they were mad at me. It is a form of passive/aggressive behavior that they use to intimidate you. I found the best way to handle it with this person is to act like it wasn't even happening. I go on with life and will speak to them and totally act like I don't notice they are snubbing me. It bugged them because it took away any power they think they had over me.
Maybe they don't want to be confrontational, or they don't think it's worth the effort. If it bugs you that much, then perhaps you should ask them about whatever problem they're having with you. But be prepared, you may not like the answer.
Maybe they don't want to be confrontational, or they don't think it's worth the effort. If it bugs you that much, then perhaps you should ask them about whatever problem they're having with you. But be prepared, you may not like the answer.
I have asked them and in all cases they say nothing is wrong and act all funny and then go back to the silent treatment.
Don't let it show that it bugs you. They are doing it because they know it gets under your skin like nothing else. It's ugly passive aggressive. Just smile and whistle a too. And pretend it isn't happening. They will have to look for a new way to annoy you.
Most people don't feel the need to have a "Come to Jesus" talk with people that they don't necessarily care for. They might not be harboring some sort of grudge against you, they just don't want to talk to you unless they have to.
Most people don't feel the need to have a "Come to Jesus" talk with people that they don't necessarily care for. They might not be harboring some sort of grudge against you, they just don't want to talk to you unless they have to.
A distinct possibility. It depends on the workplace, I suppose, but perhaps the work environment or the type of work being done isn't conducive to small talk/conversation. Or maybe the OP is surrounded by coworkers who just don't want to engage in small talk, and prefer to keep to themselves and get their work done.
the coworkers don't like you talking to the odd girl ( other thread )
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