Taboo of conversation: What is a woman thinking when she says "um"? 3 Ways to Crack Her True Attitude

When you send out a message with high expectations, the screen only responds with a cold "hmm", which is comparable to the ice water poured on you in winter. Don't underestimate this word, it may be the most complex Morse code in contemporary society - calm on the surface, but deep beneath the sea is already surging.

1. Decoding the hidden emotions of "hmm"

1. Short "hmm"

is like a suddenly plucked string, and this reply, which does not exceed 0.5 seconds, is usually accompanied by a disappearing period. It could be that the other party is so busy that they are flying, or it could be that the topic reminds her of the coffee cup she didn't wash last week.

2. Wave shaped "Hmm~"

The version with a playful little tail often appears when sharing food photos or pet videos. But if used on serious topics like 'meeting parents tomorrow', it is likely that the brain is frantically barrageing 'what should we say to save lives'.

3. The stacked "hmm"

seemingly enthusiastic repeating machine style response needs to be divided and matched. If every message responds with 'hmm', it may just be treating the phone as a glowing stress relieving toy.

2. 3 Cracking Techniques

1. Observe reply delay

A reply of "um" within three minutes may indicate true busyness, while after three hours, it is basically equivalent to "read no reply". The key is to actively initiate new topics, just like coffee refills are the real demand.

2. Check the context before and after

A standalone "um" is like a suddenly closed door, but when combined with "um+emoji" or "um+haha", it is a virtual window. Pay attention to the density of message bubbles, as suddenly shortened sentences often conceal emotional turning points.

3. Test Topic Temperature

Try switching the fitness topic to the new lipstick product. If "um" suddenly evolves into three voice segments, congratulations on finding the correct channel. Avoid discussing topics that require logic after 10 pm, as the brain is better at firing emojis.

3. Advanced coping strategies

1. Mirror rule

Responding with sentences of equal length is like playing a text-based seesaw. If the other party sends five words, don't reply to the essay. Keeping pace can avoid becoming a one-sided voicemail.

2. Emotional Feeding

Follow "um" with open-ended questions, such as "um+the most recently discovered treasure restaurant?". Just like inserting coins into a vending machine, you need to select the right button to get a surprise.

3. Safe evacuation

When "hmm" starts to appear regularly, switching to "do not disturb mode" in a timely manner can actually earn favorable points. It's better to keep some freshness from the next meeting than to have a cold chat.

The next time you encounter a mysterious "hmm" signal, remember that it may just be a breathing valve in the tired social world of modern people. What really matters is never decoding a word, but keeping the radar on for each other's emotions. After all, the best communication state is a tacit understanding where even 'hmm' can be confidently expressed.

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