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Ghosting Others in Professional and Social Settings
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:28 pm
Is it me, or is this new ghosting phenomenon indicative of the cowardice and lack of character of people today? It seems like a total disregard for treating people like human beings.
I receive a fair share of unsolicited marketing communications daily, which I mostly discard. However, once I've actually engaged with a person, I at least do the them the dignity of telling them if I'm ultimately not interested. It can be awkward and uncomfortable to crush a person's hope/sale, but it's the human thing to do, and I think it's ultimately more constructive to the other person. Not that it feels great, but I know I appreciate an upfront rejection rather than an abrupt disconnection in communication without explanation.
TLDR: Man up and act like a human being by being upfront with people instead of taking the cowardly way out by ghosting them.
nb4 get off my lawn
nb4 sorry u got ghosted
I receive a fair share of unsolicited marketing communications daily, which I mostly discard. However, once I've actually engaged with a person, I at least do the them the dignity of telling them if I'm ultimately not interested. It can be awkward and uncomfortable to crush a person's hope/sale, but it's the human thing to do, and I think it's ultimately more constructive to the other person. Not that it feels great, but I know I appreciate an upfront rejection rather than an abrupt disconnection in communication without explanation.
TLDR: Man up and act like a human being by being upfront with people instead of taking the cowardly way out by ghosting them.
nb4 get off my lawn
nb4 sorry u got ghosted
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Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:30 pm to shutterspeed
I get ghosted by clients all the time.
Until they're needing their audit report. Then they suddenly find everything I need and expect me to complete it in a day. Those clients end up struggling to find accountants before long.
Until they're needing their audit report. Then they suddenly find everything I need and expect me to complete it in a day. Those clients end up struggling to find accountants before long.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:32 pm to shutterspeed
:OnMyWayToPostBeThereIn15:
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:32 pm to shutterspeed
The art of ghosting is something that one must be willing to employ when the need arises. Depending on the occasion and the size of the gathering, the reality is that people won’t notice as much as you probably think they will and it may help you salvage your sanity.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:34 pm to imjustafatkid
Yep this is pretty common. Albeit it fairly bad social practice, and void of tact. Doesn’t matter though because people are usually scared of open and honest communication.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:39 pm to shutterspeed
That shite pisses me off.
Be man enough to say something. It shows a serious character flaw if you are that much of a coward that you can’t just say the truth.
Be man enough to say something. It shows a serious character flaw if you are that much of a coward that you can’t just say the truth.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:57 pm to shutterspeed
Random sales calls - come on, it's about transactional efficiency. Get a clue, two nonresponses and that should be it. It's beyond rude to keep calling.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 6:59 pm to shutterspeed
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fair share of unsolicited marketing communications daily
Scammers, bots, viruses, phishing etc... All of the "soliciting" emails get deleted. General random email solicitation isn't deserving of any meaningful response.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 7:05 pm to shutterspeed
The worst trend I've noticed since all the covid shite is clients are much harder to visit now. Folks also cancel in person meetings like it's nothing. I drove 3 hours the other day and had a guy text me he had to reschedule. 
Posted on 2/3/23 at 7:34 pm to shutterspeed
I don’t feel obligated to return or even acknowledge unsolicited LinkedIn messages.
I’m a little older now but I had no problem telling the young wealth manager “No” when I’d get cold-called out of school.
I’m a little older now but I had no problem telling the young wealth manager “No” when I’d get cold-called out of school.
This post was edited on 2/3/23 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 2/3/23 at 7:55 pm to pdfield34
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Random sales calls - come on, it's about transactional efficiency. Get a clue, two nonresponses and that should be it. It's beyond rude to keep calling.
It's almost as if you and a few others on here didn't read the OP at all.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:07 pm to shutterspeed
COVID made it worse
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:15 pm to shutterspeed
This has been happening for all of recorded history, we just didn't have the term "ghosting". I remember being in sales long ago and when a client stops taking your calls, and doesn't return your calls, you knew you were fired. This isn't a "new" phenomenon. Same with girls. "Silent treatment" is what we used to call it.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:17 pm to OSoBad
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The worst trend I've noticed since all the covid shite is clients are much harder to visit now. Folks also cancel in person meetings like it's nothing. I drove 3 hours the other day and had a guy text me he had to reschedule
That's some bullshite. I'd have to retaliate in some manner.
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:18 pm to shutterspeed
Are you talking specifically about never getting a firm yes or no on a sale?
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:19 pm to shutterspeed
I have clients that I send information as soon as it’s requested. Usually a few weeks in advance, I send the information as soon as possible, then I follow up. i usually never anything back. Then usually when they have less than five minutes to kill they call or when they are walking into a restaurant for example they call wanting a detailed explanation of the product.
My boss does the same crap ignores emails or phone calls - but I’ve learned to ignore his not caring
My boss does the same crap ignores emails or phone calls - but I’ve learned to ignore his not caring
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:22 pm to shutterspeed
It’s not ghosting when a vendor relentlessly calls and e-mails you. I owe my time to my own job and boss. Not him. He’s not paying my check. He’s wanting me to help pay his
Posted on 2/3/23 at 8:28 pm to jamiegla1
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It’s not ghosting when a vendor relentlessly calls and e-mails you.
I had one that started calling me relentlessly. At the worst he'd call my work and personal cell phone dozens of times in a day. He'd hang up and call right back. I picked up and told him to leave me alone and I filed a complaint with his company.
I also hate when they send me meeting invites via email when we've never even spoken before. Just hoping I'll accept without thinking about it and show up.
This post was edited on 2/3/23 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 2/3/23 at 9:20 pm to fallguy_1978
That’s borderline stalking!
Posted on 2/3/23 at 9:45 pm to jamiegla1
Agreed. I have some account managers that I really like and I can pick up the phone and call them when I'm having a problem. Those guys developed a relationship over time with their clients, who were at one time potential clients, instead of harassing the frick out of them.
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