Can you explain more what the “neutral” part of the scale covers, in operational terms? Because clinging onto neutral against the fear of plummeting into dislike isn’t going to get very far, at anything.
Well, what is an example of X having a “neutral “ attitude to Y, assuming they’re not strangers? What behaviours on the part of Y might lead to that evaluation by X, that Y might do to avoid the dreaded dislike?
It may vary with context. For example, at a party, never talking to anyone will be negatively noticed; at a large conference, no-one will notice.
I think what Chipmonk means by a neutral attitude is where X will not actively seek to harm Y due to the actions taken by Y. For instance, if Y has reason to believe that X may shame, fire, ruin the reputation of, prosecute or murder Y if Y does something X does not like, then Y will desperately try to avoid this outcome. This leads to anxiety, since doing nothing prevents catastrophic dislike and the negative outcomes associated with them.
Similarly, if Y cannot accurately predict what behaviors will result in a hostile response from X, they will withdraw and try to avoid making any significant social moves. As a result, Y will experience anxiety.
Can you explain more what the “neutral” part of the scale covers, in operational terms? Because clinging onto neutral against the fear of plummeting into dislike isn’t going to get very far, at anything.
Could you give an example of your question? I don’t know what you’re asking
Well, what is an example of X having a “neutral “ attitude to Y, assuming they’re not strangers? What behaviours on the part of Y might lead to that evaluation by X, that Y might do to avoid the dreaded dislike?
It may vary with context. For example, at a party, never talking to anyone will be negatively noticed; at a large conference, no-one will notice.
I think what Chipmonk means by a neutral attitude is where X will not actively seek to harm Y due to the actions taken by Y. For instance, if Y has reason to believe that X may shame, fire, ruin the reputation of, prosecute or murder Y if Y does something X does not like, then Y will desperately try to avoid this outcome. This leads to anxiety, since doing nothing prevents catastrophic dislike and the negative outcomes associated with them.
Similarly, if Y cannot accurately predict what behaviors will result in a hostile response from X, they will withdraw and try to avoid making any significant social moves. As a result, Y will experience anxiety.