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    There's a large number of reasons why someone might not be in a talkative mood. Maybe they're stressed out over a tight deadline or difficult problem; maybe they're exhausted from having to interact with people all morning; maybe they have relationship problems or financial problems or other worries from outside work; maybe they had a late night and are just really tired; maybe they're really looking forward to reading the next chapter of their book; maybe they need to take time to think about a problem. As this question says: maybe it's not about you! Commented Sep 29, 2020 at 14:25
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    That's probably all it is. Thanks! Remember - most days are pretty cool. When you're used to being chatted with or playfully teased, you know there's a good sort of mutual balance and respect. I'm just trying to say that getting NOTHING when you're used to the opposite is a bit personally upsetting or unsettling. It's like, "Thought we were pals. You could at least say hello. Or respond if I try to engage." It doesn't take much Commented Oct 3, 2020 at 16:19
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    @ellen perhaps it really does take much. I don't know you or your coworkers, but personally I have times where it's saying nothing lest I really open up, which would be very inappropriate. Commented Oct 3, 2020 at 19:02