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Dismissive behavior involves brushing someone off, ignoring them, or being indifferent to them.
It can be disrespectful, inconsiderate, or downright rude.
Dismissive behavior can take many forms.
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For example, you enter a party and greet someone, but they pretend not to notice.
Or, you make a suggestion in a meeting and your colleague rolls their eyes.
How Does a Dismissive Person Act?
These are some of the actions of a dismissive person:
What Are Dismissive Statements?
These are some examples of dismissive statements:
What Are the Characteristics of a Dismissive Person?
Dismissive behavior denies that your wants were ever valid, Dr. Daramus explains.
What Makes People Dismissive?
2020;69(2):233-246. doi:10.1111/fare.12423
