2006-07-31 09:48:55 · 17 answers · asked by Tom H 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Its a lack of respect for the person you stood up. It means you were good enough when you made these plans, but when something better happened, you were not respected enough to be called. These people are self centered, egotistical and very shallow. Its all about them!
2006-07-31 09:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by smplyme132 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a cowardly and easy way to let someone know that you really don't want to hang out with them. The person will probably have a decent reason for not going then just not commit themselves to attending any other function. In some cases it's legit and they just couldn't make it. In such a case they will feel bad and attempt to make it up.
2006-07-31 09:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by dr. misako 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly it would have to do with not caring about their feelings, feeling superior to them so that their opinion doesn't count, a sense of self-importance in the person who stands up someone....or simply an honest mistake or simple forgetfulness (happens). Alternatively, it could be related consciously or unconsciously to wanting to somehow hurt the person who gets stood up.
2006-07-31 10:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by Archetypal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standing up someone is a result of another dilemma that is too difficult to explain. Also if the person standing you up already knows that you are going to be upset about their inability to show up its much easier to ignore the situation than to take a tongue lashing.
2006-07-31 09:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear of being rejected is the most likely reason.
Its impossible to deal with for some people.
Just calling to cancel politely means more fear of rejection.
So its easier to just miss the date!
A FEW people do it out of evil malice but for MOST it is pure fear.
I feel sorry for them but angry that they couldnt do the decent thing and let the other person know in time.
It has NOTHING to do with the person who is stood up. They did the decent thing. They turned up and did their bit. They are the noble ones.
2006-07-31 10:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Master Xyzor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the psychology for standing someone up is that you have no respect for them and you are so cowardly that you cannot summons the courage to address them to tell them you don't want to see them.
2006-07-31 09:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by workingclasshero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passive/aggressive.
They don't want to go out with you but don't want the potential confrontation they might get by saying, "No thanks."
It's easier to just not show up. Sure you're pissed, but they didn't have to see you that way.
2006-07-31 09:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are you making it mean? Everyone has different meanings for things... it could be a million different things... Dont take it personal. They didnt show up... it is what it is..has to do w/ them ..not you.(if you are the one who got stood up.)
2006-07-31 09:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by jh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the credibility of the explanation. if you dont get one, then it could be immaturity as expressed by a lack of respect.
2006-07-31 09:53:26 · answer #9 · answered by Darth Plagueis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an underlying fear of facing the person, or a desire to gain control by mildly humiliating the person
2006-07-31 09:52:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋