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What are the best methods for giving out silent treatment, read on to find out more

Time to hit back ladies and gentlemen, this is the one stop shop I have to give the silent treatment back. Here you will find best practices and hopefully a few laughs. This page is intended not to offend anyone and in all honesty who doesn't like making up after a session of "silent treatment". So read on and hopefully have a giggle and leave a comment at the end with your own tips. Some people think that giving the silent treatment is immature, however in some countries the silent treatment is a mark of respect to the person who won the argument. That would turn the tables wouldn't it.

The DO's

You dont need to follow these steps word for word at all but I find they work best if you mix and match everytime you need to "dish" it out. You will always have your trademark style but a little variation goes a long way.

Pretend nothing is wrong
First and foremost never forget to say hello, good morning and other polite necessities. A good silent treatment strategy is never always silent, its the right mixture of attitude, atmosphere and profound quips that will enhance your ability to give a successful period of silent treatment.

Short and Sweet
When responding to your target :) make sure you use brief one or two sentences and get straight to answering the question in hand. Never use an open ended question. Are you mad?

Proximity
Try to look busy, move from room to room with great purpose, this will dis-orientate your target and make them feel less important if you have better things to do. Why not try and do something you cannot do or your partner normally does for you. When they ask if you need assistance respond quickly and purposely: "No thanks". This will then get a response of "I don't mind, let me help" or similar. This is then the perfect opportunity to respond with the same line, preferably with a slight glare.

On the phone
Speak to a friend on the phone, make sure you are within ear shot of the target. Wait until your friend says something of interest and be ready to exclaim "No way, I cant believe it. That is sooo secret". Your partners ears will prick up at this point. After the telephone call ends your partner will want to know what was said. You response is "Girls / Boys stuff" (subsitute the nescessary). It will be the end of the conversation but will irritate him / her for ages. :)

Routine
Change the routine just slightly, if dinner is at a certain time everyday then make it later or arrive late. Leave for work that little bit earlier and arrive home a tad later. Your partner will want to know why, your response: "Lost track of time". Why? What was you doing? Who with? your answer: "No reason, Nothing, No-one". This is a classic, probably my favourite one to be honest!

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The DO NOTS

Whatever you do, if your trying your hardest to give the silent treatment.... Please do not do any of the following as your stubbornness rating will be compromised.

Laugh
Never get the giggles to any response your partner gives you. You will find that on most occasions the silent treatment will be broken with a quip. If you want to stay in the game, you have to be focused on your end goal 100% of the time.

Bring others in
Silent treatment is only effective in a 1 on 1 situation. Never get family or friends involved as it will dilute your object. Always remain 100% normal to all external influences.

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    you dont need it Mar 20, 2011 @ 6:26 am | delete
    This is immature you don't respect you partner
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    Baddy Feb 4, 2011 @ 11:06 pm | delete
    Why would you wanna manipulate people ?
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    non of your business Jun 23, 2010 @ 2:11 am | delete
    you're such a bitch..that's the reason i hate most women. Neither me nor my wife would ever do that to each other. Playing games in a relationship shows how little the relationship really means and how little you respect your partner, or don't respect them at all. I feel sorry for you.
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    (: May 10, 2011 @ 1:04 am | delete
    i think there are times in any relationship where something has been done and the other person doesnt get that what they have done hurts, the silent treatment is okay. yes many things should be worked out but not everything will work out that way. lets try to refrain from name calling?
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    Mr. Silent Mar 14, 2010 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Currently practicing your tips, and i must say its really working. have already got text messages with hidden meanings in them, from the 'ignored' person. :) .maybe, as time passes, we'll have a discussion, or if we don't i don't really care. the silent treatment, does have its benefits, it makes you think if the other person is really worth a mention in your life.
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