Why Your Messages Get Ghosted - And How to Handle It

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In this episode of the Creating Opportunities Podcast, host Cassandra Thompson addresses the common anxieties that arise when emails or messages go unanswered. She discusses three main reasons for non-responses: the recipient may have missed the email, read it at an inopportune time and forgot to reply, or didn't know how to respond. Cassandra uses personal anecdotes and practical advice to encourage listeners to follow up on unanswered communications and to understand that a non-response does not mean they are disliked or ignored. This episode aims to help smart, ambitious professionals build authentic relationships by overcoming the fear of reaching out and learning the importance of timely follow-ups.
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[@zruuuking2041]

Thank you for the clarification & great advice cass 🙏🏿💯 i needed to hear this.

[@David-wo9un]

Interesting discussion; lots of great information that is easy to forget when you let your emotions get the better of you! It’s very easy to blame yourself when you believe you’ve been ghosted.

[@dmrant]

I agree with the first two reasons. But #3, yes there are times you don't know what to say, such as giving advice. Then just say that you are not comfortable giving advice, and either suggest someone who could (clear that first with the person) or say I will get back to you on that one, let me put something together for you. I guess what I am saying is just acknowledge the person in some way.

[@OneHelloConsulting]

I completely agree that that is the right thing to do but I’m sharing from experience that sometimes we don’t always do the right thing. Which I’m not proud of. However I want those who send emails and don’t hear back to know it’s not their fault!

[@Veraconah]

The baby boomers don't ghost. That's the difference. Ghosting is now acceptable behavior. Integrity and closure are less valued.

[@OneHelloConsulting]

Oh I’ve had baby boomers ghost. Not replying to messages is no longer a generational thing. So across all generations we need to remember to get back to people and put others forst