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Signs Someone Secretly Dislikes You

S Kamalakannan
4 min readNov 4, 2024

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Politeness Without Warmth

We all value politeness, but there’s a difference between being polite and being genuinely warm. Ever notice someone who’s always polite, always smiling, yet their words somehow feel empty or forced? This lack of warmth is a common sign that they may secretly dislike you. They’re careful to say the "right" things and maintain a pleasant demeanour, but it’s all surface-level. Genuine fondness usually brings a warmth to interactions that can’t easily be faked.

Avoidance of Personal Conversations
Another clear indicator of someone’s hidden dislike is their reluctance to engage in personal conversations. Think about a colleague you spend hours with each day. You might share lunch breaks, attend the same meetings, or even work on the same projects. But if they never seem interested in talking about anything beyond work, it could suggest a lack of real connection. They may keep interactions limited to business, avoiding personal questions or meaningful discussions that could lead to friendship.

Lack of Eye Contact Eye contact is a key form of non-verbal communication, showing interest…

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S Kamalakannan
S Kamalakannan

Written by S Kamalakannan

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