What is the fear of replying to an email?

 

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What is the fear of replying to an email?

It is possible that a person has a severe narcissistic illness. He does not care who sends him messages and values ​​him. Therefore, he can have more of a narcissistic type. Because of the number of other people, the person does not care if anyone sends him messages.

These people lack empathy,

lack conscience,

lack human value.

They lack recognition of their own style, behavior and actions.

Basically, these types of people lack love. Due to childhood events, people become mentally unhealthy. Past events play an important role in future behavior. There are many examples. I don't want this article to be personal, but rather general for the public.

This does not happen to just one person and to one person, but to many people all over the world, to millions of people. According to scientific estimates, two to four out of every hundred people can have such experiences.

 Perhaps they behave this way with those they really love and even limit text messages. I have only been able to identify 4 people in this regard over the past two years, and I have been in contact with several people through cyberspace, and these connections have expanded and turned into long-term friendships.

Is it disrespectful not to reply to an email?

It can signal disinterest, a lack of respect, or disorganisation, none of which are positive messages in professional interactions. While it's understandable that not every message can receive a thorough reply, basic courtesy in business and professional contexts demands at least an acknowledgment

Why are some people scared to reply to messages?

For many, the anxiety stems from the uncertainty surrounding the message or the expectation of a quick response. The fear of missing out or not meeting social expectations can add to that pressure. Also, ambiguous or confusing texts can exacerbate the unease, leaving you wondering about the sender's intentions.

Why are some people scared to send a message to someone?

Fear of Rejection : You might worry that they won't respond or that your message won't be well-received.

Social Anxiety : If you experience anxiety in social situations, this can extend to texting, making you overthink your words or the timing of your messages.

Perfectionism

Past Experiences

Overthinking

1. Perfectionism is one of the behavioral problems of humans.

2. Perhaps the person who received the message does not value the person who sent the message. Childhood deficiencies cause the person to not value others.

3. Fear that responding to messages will deepen the relationship and create problems between the two people.

4. A person who does not respond. The person's past bitter experiences have caused them to be unable to respond.

5. Lack of trust in the person who sent the letter to the person. The reasons may be due to a past verbal conflict that caused the person to lose contact with the person sending the message. Or the person is schizoid and does not care who is sending the message to him.

The Vanishing Art of the Reply "No Response, No Respect? How Rude!

Has the Art of the Reply Vanished? I’m asking for a friend .

The growing trend of not replying in professional settings—whether in work, business, publishing, job applications or more generally— I perceive as a form of rudeness, and I’m wondering if it's a relatively new phenomenon exacerbated by the rise of digital communication?

In the past, when most correspondence occurred through letters, calls, or face-to-face meetings, failing to respond was considered a significant breach of etiquette and just plain bad manners.

Today, with the sheer volume of emails, messages, and social media notifications, it's become common for individuals and organisations to let inquiries or proposals go unanswered.

I was asked to submit a new book proposal to another publishers (after my initial publishers pulled the plug on publishing my latest book about 'Navigating the Digital Jungle' after I had finished writing it - out of the blue - the clue was in the title that it was for parents, not teachers .

But I never received acknowledgment of receiving it or even an email declining it.

This behaviour can be frustrating and harmful, particularly in industries like publishing, where authors and professionals often put months or years into a project, only to be met with silence when reaching out to agents, editors, or collaborators.

In business, ignoring messages can erode trust, damage reputations, and undermine opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

When someone doesn’t respond, it leaves the other party in a state of uncertainty—unsure if they’ve been overlooked, rejected, or simply deprioritised.

I've listened to my own daughter & her friends discuss this as normal as they talked about applying for jobs & not hearing back.

Part of this new phenomenon comes from the overwhelming pace of modern life and work, where people are juggling more tasks, managing constant streams of information, and dealing with digital burnout I guess.

As a result, replying to every communication feels impossible to some. However, a lack of response still communicates something—whether intended or not. It can signal disinterest, a lack of respect, or disorganisation, none of which are positive messages in professional interactions.

While it’s understandable that not every message can receive a thorough reply, basic courtesy in business and professional contexts demands at least an acknowledgment.

It reflects an understanding that behind every email or message is a person who values their time and effort.

Failing to do so can erode the very fabric of professional relationships, where clear and timely communication remains key.

In a world where communication is at our fingertips, it’s disheartening to see that so many choose to ignore the basic courtesy of a reply.

So, let's remember: a little respect goes a long way. After all, ghosting in the professional realm isn't just rude; it undermines the very connections that drive our success.

Let’s bring back the art of the reply—because nothing says "I value you" like a simple response!

Let's be honest, replying shouldn't feel like a heroic quest. If you can scroll through memes, you can definitely scroll back to hit 'reply'!

What say you?

In essence, not responding is a form of disrespect to the person, and it is rude on the part of the person not to respond. 

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