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In response to "But I think they would seem the same, or very close, to the person observing it. -- nm" by mara

If I am unable to talk, I say, "I'm so sorry but I'm unable to talk." I don't pretend the person doesn't exist. -- nm

Posted by loosilu in Algiers (aka loosilu) Dec 1 '08, 10:36

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I had a friend in elementary/high school who used to *love* using the silent treatment, for reasons that I am still not sure of. - kelly Dec 1, 10:42
though... that can be more loaded than not saying anything at all. -- nm - kare Dec 1, 10:42 3
- Not if it's true. Then it's just the truth, not a tactic. -- nm - TFox Dec 1, 10:44 2
  - of course it can be loaded if it's true. it directly implies there's a problem, and possibly makes the other party wonder even *more* what's wrong. - kare Dec 1, 10:47 1
    - with the silent treatment, sometimes you wonder whether you're imagining the whole thing. Totally Gaslight. -- nm - loosilu in Algiers Dec 1, 10:51

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