Do Some People Not Realize Inaction Is An Action? And Don't Actions, Even Inactions Speak Louder Than Words?

[Cynicaldreamer]

This!!! Sadly some people, particularly on here, don't realize that not talking or acting is a form of communication. It's typically passive or nonverbal, but it IS a form of communication!

When people on here ask about being ghosted, or people they used to assume liked or cared for them suddenly acting distant, that "inaction" is a reaction! In that circumstance, they don't care about you.

Not doing something because you object to it or its potential outcome is an action.

I think if more people thought about their actions, or lack of, they would be more aware of how their behavior impacts others.

[JosyJosy]

Not doing anything is still a choice, actions speak louder than words, I see it as 'choices speak louder than words'

[JackSmy]

Perhaps inaction, and not texting/responding, is the lazy, douchbag's way of hoping she gets the "hint" that now that she has let him FCK her, he has moved on to New Conquests, like pricks, and D-bags do?
I have given up, trying to apologize for these losers, of my gender, as there are too many, and women keep letting these FCK them!! Then wonder, after, when they get GHOSTED!!!
I would have thought that some would have learned, but like a Moth to a Flame!! LOL!!!

[Massageman]

I would answer this question, but by not answering it, I guess I would be making a bigger and better point! lol - - - -

Great points about those "he/she hasn't called for 3 whole hours/ 2 light-years/whatever types of questions.

And in life (warning- serious philosophy ahead!!!) most if the things I regret are those that I did NOT do!

[Jjpayne]

I agree, athough, you can't fully make assumptions based on that either. I think it's clearly time to move on. But to say, he /she clearly hates me and that's why they left, you can't assume that. I think there needs to be a place of moving on and moving on without blame or assumptions of why it ended. I've heard many that get caught on that too

[Lliam]

You're so right, bbb. Inaction is, in itself, an action.
Aside from the examples you gave, here is another consequence of innaction:
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”― Edmund Burke

[Samoht_Sirrom1]

Sometimes it's out of fear for yourself or a loved one that you don't act. Example you hear loud noise outside yelling and screaming you can open your door risk someone shooting at you, wait to see if it quites down, or call 911 in the wrong neighborhood calling the cops puts a target on your back. Stepping outside can get you stabbed or shot. So you do nothing.

[Andres77]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bpOyQhgM1FU"... if you choose not to decide you've already made a choice..."

[COMMODOREII]

So if an inaction is an action then that inaction can not be an inaction because that inaction is an action. So in theory you had an action. Theory of relativity. 😎

[Holisticapproachsara]

Well because usually inactions are passive attitudes. Its only a way to protect yourself and “flight”. But in life u sometimes need to “fight” or take an action. They key here is balance

[Avicenna]

Excellent point- it definitely is, and often deliberately so.

[Floppy2112]

Passive aggressive. Its a tactic. Too many people want to 'win' rather than discuss.

[krin_m]

Yeah, inaction on purpose certainly is a statement. Although, sometimes, I'm just forgetful or oblivious, then it is just me being an air-head! :-)

[Anonymous]

This question does kind of get me mad because it reminds me that life and Society or nature expects men to take action in life more than women or anything in life that involves taking action is going to fall on the guys shoulders

[Pete671]

No it isn't, imho,,,

Making the right decision is laudable,
Making the wrong decision is regrettable,
Making no decision is disgraceful,,,

[Waldoe]

Thanks for sharing your observation, I like it... (this was my reaction)

[Tstrbrainer]

Yeah kinda. When action is not obligatory, inaction screams that "I don't care"

[msc545]

I agree with you, but what bothers people is that there is often no obvious reason for the inaction.

[Chris_u006]

The main problem happens when you over analyze and jump to a conclusion way too fast and beeing totally wrong.

[OddBeMe]

Yeah. Inaction on racism is covert acceptance of racism.

[douride2]

Inaction is costing me my waist line. LOL

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, actions speak louder then words

[Wiredone]

Yes they absolutely do

[Jayla2000]

Yuppers.