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Why are people ignoring you?

Found this list in an old notebook – I have no idea what exactly prompted the list. Guess I was feeling ignored at work 🙂 Instead of blaming others, I took a shot at self-criticism, and assumed the problem was mine. What could it be?

Why you are being ignored (The rude Q&A style list):

  • You are silent
  • You are not as clear as you think you are
  • You aren’t convincing them why they should care
  • You pick too many battles and have never won any of them
  • You sound stupid to them
  • You are stupid (at least about the thing you’re being ignored about)
  • You waste time and never get straight to the point
  • You haven’t earned anyone’s trust
  • You don’t share your passion
  • You haven’t worked to find an ally
  • You smell funny
  • You always ignore everyone else
  • The people you work with are true fools

I’m sure you know someone who has potential, but always gets ignored – what else should be added to the list?