Megan's Blog City Journal

Saying Nothing

Prompt: "Saying nothing sometimes says the most." Emily Dickinson Do you agree?

Yes. When something dies and you visit the family, a hug and a smile says how you feel. When someone says mean things to you, they want you to get mad. Sometimes, walking away and ignoring them speaks volumes and hurts them and they get your message. Getting mad at a boss, it is better not to say anything. They get it. It beats getting fired. A dirty look and no looks says what you think. I have had to use sign language, nice gestures, like pointing to a deaf person at work once. A wave to say "Hi". Bowing to an oriental person in greeting. Sometimes, we don't always need words to communicate.