When Asking Favors To Some Friends, Does Silence Means No?

silence to me seems like it would be more like a rude way to say no honestly, i'd rather hear someone say no, than them walk away in silence.

Friends are always asking each other for favors. It is part of what makes us friends. Just because a friend is silent when a favor is asked, it doesn't mean they are going to turn you down. they may just be contemplating the favor. Give a friend time to say no before you decide that is their answer.

I guess it does not mean yes. I'm thinking also that the person resents you for putting them in this position. They feel obligated to say yes but they really want to say no. You should discuss the situation first before coming straight out and asking the favour.

I would say the silence probably means "no" and that the reason that friend is avoiding her would be because she really did have to say "no" but really did not want to. My guess is that she feels really bad for having to say "no" and that is why she is avoiding her.

It depend abut the question I think about the silence of a person. Because there are also question that when those people not say anything means "yes"... There is also question that when it ask and person did say anything means "no"...therefor, these two words will be used in different situation and depending on their use... Have a nice day!

It's better to say no if someone doesn't want to do anything. It simplifies the matter and makes things very less complicated. I wish there are people like those who would immediately say no instead of just hanging around. When people don't say anything then it would be a little more complicated issue. Because it means that they are in a state of confusion actually. Many wouldn't know what to do because some demands are too demanding. But i hate such people who complicate such simple issues also. Cheers!

hi I do not blame her, why on earth cou ld no her friend be honest with her if she does not want to help you.Some students seem to feel that if they say when asked a favor it will somehow make them the bad guy but it is just opposite. I would rather my friend say no sorry I cannot do that than pretend you just did not hear the person.

I think yes means yes and no means no. If they are silent they did not answer. Maybe they are thinking about. Go back and ask for a conclusive answer. tell them what ever they say is ok. Yes or no. Just give a answer. So it doesnt remain a question.

There is a slight chance that silence might mean "I'm thinking about it", but it usually means "no". The fact that the friend is avoiding the one who asked tells me that she wanted to say "no" but just didn't have the gumption.

It would be great and wonderful if everyone everywhere had the backbone and maturity to simply stand and say what they are thinking. To be able to say 'no' if they mean 'no'. Unfortunately, many people simply don't have the maturity or security to simply say what they are thinking. How many guys ask a girl out, and instead of the girl simply saying "no", they tell them that they are busy that night, or they have a headache, or they got a call on the other line, or aliens have abducted them to outer space. They are so insecure in who they are, that instead of risking a confrontation of "Why not?", they simply avoid the person who asked. And avoiding confrontation is the worst thing to do. You should confront the situation head on, and handle it as best you can. Silence does mean 'no'. But it may also mean they are a wimp, or insecure, or immature. There is one other possibility. Sometimes the reason people avoid telling a specific person 'no', is because that person doesn't handle "no" very well. If a person erupts when they are told 'no', or badgers others to change their mind, or holds it against others like a grudge, the the reason people avoid that person is because of that, and not a lack of maturity. But you didn't say anything to that effect, and you likely know your daughter well enough that you'd know if that was a problem.

i guess so and if that friend doesn't do the favor for a long time meaning he/she doesn't want to do it... i hate people like that... i'm the kind of person that wants to be told yes or no and can or cannot be done. i don't like hanging in the balance and i don't like going round the bushes... its okay for me if a friend cannot do the favor i'm asking. i just want a straight and simple answer. otherwise that person doesn't know me at all...

hi bing! usually when i keep silence it means that i am not sure whether to say yes or no and need some time to think.and i will inform that to that person.if i know the answer is no i will straight away tell them no and vice versa.for me when someone keep silent it can be whether she/he feel unsure or no.usually i will consider that as no.

I guess so! i think silence means no because.. when i ask my friend.. i think she doesnt like it because she did not respond to me.. and I'm confused wether her answer is yes or no.. so i decided that it is no...

As the saying says, silence means yes but for some instances, this could also mean no. This happens when someone is afraid to say something that they know would make the other person feel bad or something.

It really depends on the situation. Sometimes silence means yes.

People are afraid to say no. I asked a friend about a guy that was her friend and he wanted to date me. She was very vague and said they were just friends and that if me and the guy did anything it would be weird. She didn't say yes or no and I tried to get it out of her. When me and the guy dated a bit she got so upset she stopped talking to me. I had been her friend for 20 years. She had thought that by saying that "it would be weird". she was telling me not to do anything with him. She was not being direct. I don't like people who won't answer. I also don't like people who wont accept other's answers. Silence doesn't mean yes or no. However if what your asking requires the other person to act... they most likely won't be doing it.

Hi, SOme friends may try to avoid you when you ask for their helps and for sure,they are not the best friends. Being a best friend, we have to standby for our friends when they need help and as long as we have the capability to help, we have to make it. That is the benefit of having friends at our side.But some people tend to be selfish and only want people to help them,but then when we asking them for helps,they will start to avoid or even give many of reasons. For me, when I encounter such person, I will just walk away and won't never ask them for a help ,be it, I really need someone for help. I will go look for other sources for help,at least, I don't want to waste my time on someone which can't help me at all and I am not going to beg my friends for help if possible. I do believe the true friend is always friendship forever.

Yes sometimes this situations raised in our life when we asked favor for us to our friends. And then they say nothing only keep silent. I think its means that they are unable to give us their favor. I think sometimes our friends are really not giving their supports because they are also under in any problems. So we don't make it issue.

yeah, i think silence means no. it's because it's harder for some to decline or refuse favors. if it's a yes, the one being asked a favor will say it quickly. because saying yes is easy. maybe your daughter's friend just can't say no. but yeah, it's better to tell it straight no matter how hard it is to say "NO".

there is a saying in china,silence is golden.The defintion of friendship many people konm,but do little.Maybe their silence is that they have difficulties,or you are not friends,not really the kind of heart to heart,but konw only the surface