The Abject Incivility of Using the Silent Treatment in One's Professional Dealings
Follows a brief commentary on being on the receiving end of the silent treatment from "professionals." Twice recently I was approached by pros in my field, twice I engaged them in collegial discussions regarding how we can work together to mutually benefit each other's careers, and twice communication shut down at their end without explanation after I said nothing out of the ordinary, truly. Objectively speaking, such behavior is unprofessional and disrespectful. Providing an