This was interesting as recently I decided to participate in a summer activity this year that involved having to contribute some funds for it. While they had get together I couldn’t make them but still send my share of the funds by the specified date. I did notice something odd though as I sent the funds with an e-interac and the funds were never withdrawn. So I messaged the person asking if they received it and they said they never did.
Here was the surprising part though as the person mentioned that since they didn’t see me at the gatherings recently and the fact that they didn’t receive the payments they just thought I ultimately decided not to participate. That’s an interesting thought even for business as many times we make assumptions as to whether or not people are ignoring or aren’t interested in something when really they could be.
Many times you just have to make sure it’s an actual yes or a no. What is the main reason that people don’t like to follow up in these kinds of examples? Is it the fear of rejection or the potential awkwardness where you assume the person doesn’t want to be bothered? It could be a major loss opportunity in many cases.