What you're describing is responding to an insult/attack by ignoring it. And I agree that it is often a good tactic. I think the article is kind of strange th

What you're describing is responding to an insult/attack by ignoring it. And I agree that it is often a good tactic. I think the article is kind of strange though. It's framed in the context of negotiation and how to respond to questions. > ...SILENCE. It's the best reply to questions you wish you weren't asked. And yet, as you quoted, it mentions being attacked. I think silence is often a good response to insults/attacks, but not in response to questions. The latter is rude and disrespectful.