"Ill-mannered": what to do if a person does not say hello in return - advice from a psychologist

Many people encounter situations where a person does not greet them back.

This behavior can be due to various reasons, including hidden hostility or ordinary busyness.

How to react to the absence of greeting words? This will be told to you by the expert of the portal "MOS SMI" on issues of astrology, esotericism and psychology Elena Gutyro .

Don't take it to heart

When someone doesn't greet you, many people take it personally. In fact, the person might not greet you only because they were immersed in their own problems or in a bad state at that moment.

That is why you should not think about the reasons. It is better to show goodwill and ask the person about his affairs.

Humor

Humor saves in various situations. It can smooth out conflicts and improve mood.

If you don't hear "hello" in response, you can joke about it by saying, "Maybe the answer got lost along the way, no big deal!"

Cultural differences

Different cultures have their own greetings, so if a foreigner doesn’t greet you, it’s most likely because they don’t know the culture of their interlocutor.

Now you know how to react when someone doesn't greet you back.

Previously, we talked about how to find friends at any age .