Understanding Silent Treatment

The video discusses how silent treatment, a form of non-verbal communication, still conveys messages even when verbal communication is absent. It highlights the deliberate nature of this behavior and its impact on interpersonal interactions.

What is the silent treatment?

• A way to express happiness

• A form of verbal communication

• A method of non-verbal communication

• A type of physical gesture

Why might someone use the silent treatment?

• To express joy

• To avoid physical contact

• To deliberately avoid verbal communication

• To show agreement

What does deliberate non-verbal communication imply?

• Intentional avoidance of speaking

• Accidental silence

• Unintentional gestures

• Random acts of kindness

Can you still receive a message if someone is giving you the silent treatment?

• No, because they are not speaking

• Yes, because non-verbal cues can convey messages

• No, because silence means no communication

• Yes, but only if they write it down

What is the main idea conveyed through silent treatment?

• It is a form of physical communication

• It is a way to show excitement

• A message is still being communicated despite the lack of words

• There is no communication happening