Seen and Ignored: A Detailed Guide To Modern Ghosting

There are many slang terms that have been introduced a while ago, and they have become really famous because they are witty and people love using them. But then there are some terms that sound fun but are really irritating when they happen to you in real life. One such slang term that we’re going to talk about today is “Ghosting”.  We know that most people know about these slang terms because they belong to Generation Z.

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But for all those who are a little older and come from a time when these slang terms were not used, this article is definitely for you. We are going to talk about relevant details to this slang term, ghosting, so everybody knows what it means, and if it is right to do this particular act.

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What Does This Slang Mean?

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We have to begin by explaining what this slang term means, so let’s get into that. The appropriate meaning of this slang term can be digital disappearance. Do not get confused because we will explain it in detail. Nowadays, when people do not want to connect or communicate with someone, they stop responding to them on all the digital platforms.

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What happens is that one person keeps sending messages on platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook, and the other person keeps ignoring their messages. This particular situation is called ghosting, where you are seeing other people's messages, but you are not directly responding to them. 

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Is It Okay To Ghost People?

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Now comes an extremely important question, which is whether it is okay to ghost people or not. We understand that this looks like a negative term, and most people think ghosting only has a wrong meaning to it, but it is not entirely true. There are some situations where you really have to ghost people because they become irritating. For example, if somebody is forcing you to have a conversation with them that you do not want to have, then it is okay to ghost.

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But then, there are particular situations where somebody is trying to communicate with you to resolve an issue, and it is not okay to ghost them at that time. You should try to talk the situation out, and you should not ignore their messages. Even if you feel like you do not want to talk, you should at least leave them a message or give them a timeline for when you will get back to them.

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Why Has Ghosting Become So Popular?

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When you go through social media, you get to see that it has become really popular for people to ghost others. There is at least one out of five people who are talking about being ghosted, and you cannot stop noticing this. Well, it has become extremely popular because there are many people in this generation who think ignoring others looks cool. They do not do it because they have a problem with others, but just because they find it cool to follow a trend. This can become really annoying for people who are being ghosted for absolutely no reason, so this definitely should not be a trend. 

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How To Know When Someone Is Ghosting You? 

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The next question that people often ask is How do we know if someone is ghosting us. Well, there comes a situation when you feel like people are ghosting you, but they’re actually busy in their lives, and they do not have the time to respond. It is actually not that difficult to differentiate because you can do it by noticing just one thing. If you feel like a person has completely disappeared from social media and they are not doing any other activity, then they’re not ghosting you, and they’re just busy.

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But on the other hand, if you feel like a person is completely ignoring your messages, or you and they are active on social media otherwise, then know that you are being ghosted. This is the obvious sign that they do not want to talk to you, and so you should also start to avoid them. 

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Bottom Line 

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Living in this generation means you are, for the most part, aware of all such terms as ghosting. But even if you did not know earlier, you now know that it means when somebody is completely avoiding your presence, and they are not responding to your messages while being active on social media otherwise. 

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So the next time you see somebody sharing a reel on their story while they completely ignore your messages, know that you are being ghosted, and you should also not disturb them again. 

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FAQs 

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How to identify if somebody’s ghosting us? 

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If a person is not responding to your messages and they are not trying to talk to you while being active on social media, then know that you are constantly being ghosted by them.

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Is zombying related to the slang term ghosting?

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Zombying is a situation when a person has been ignoring you for a really long time and then suddenly likes your old photo or sends you a random message. This term is not directly related to the slang term ghosting.

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Is it okay to ghost people for absolutely no reason?

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No, it definitely is not okay to ghost people if you do not have any solid reason.