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| Prompt - “No response is a response. And a powerful one. Remember that.” - Unknown Do you think not answering a question is a proper way to behave? Have you ever left the questions of some people without a response? **** Well, this is a loaded statement and depends on the circumstances and the question being asked. No one can demand a response - though it is incredible hard not to in some form or another. It is our own choice whether to express our opinions, thoughts, and feelings. Refusing to do so is a powerful stance and speaks volumes without a word being said. There are many reasons why we may choose not to do so, from not wanting to cause an argument, to self-preservation, to believing it will serve no purpose, or the question being disrespectful. All of which are valid. Not everyone deserves to know us. Not everyone deserves our time. People very often overlook the non-verbal communications in a conversation and yet it accounts for 80% of all messaging. While we may not be "saying" what we are thinking, it is very often expressed through our body language and actions, or in my case written across my face with every raised eyebrow and eyeroll - seriously I don't need to tell you that you are being a muppet - one look and you'll know my thoughts on the matter. That is a form of response - a powerful one. Equally, there is also a very famous quote or sentiment that counteracts this idea, "Evil prevails when good men do nothing." Yes, saying nothing is a valid response, but it can also be "permission" for someone else to continue with a destructive or harmful rhetoric, without being challenged or held accountable. And when this is allowed to happen, rather than nipping it in the bud, that rhetoric is allowed to fester and grow. History is littered with examples. Sarcasm is my default language. It slips out far too often for other people's liking - mostly because they can't work out if I'm being serious, joking, or offensive - for the record, sometimes it's all three. It is also how I respond to questions I don't like. Though in fairness I am very free, but respectful, with my opinions, so the chances of me not answering a question are very limited. The only exception is when I decide I don't want to crush someone else's spirit - mostly because tears make me uncomfortable. |
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