The worse kind of feedback is the blank stare. You know what I’m talking about. When you ask someone a question and they simply have no reaction. The stare could mean many so things:
- “My stare is cultural – don’t judge”
- “What do you mean, I don’t understand”
- “Your crazy but I don’t want to offend you”
- “I know what you’re saying, but have no response”
- “I understand and fundamentally disagree”
- “I will let you keep talking so you can expose your cards”
- “I’m awestruck by who and what you are” – rare, but I’m sure it’s happened 🙂
Whatever the reason (aside from the first), just say the words. Blank stares are a non-response that add no value to a conversation.
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