You send a long email, perhaps in response to a question from a meeting, and receive no response beyond that they are busy and will get with you later. You then surmise their feelings on the issue as:
Agreement
0(0.0%)
Disagreement
0(0.0%)
I Don't Care
2(12.5%)
Stop bothering me, kid.
3(18.8%)
More discussion is needed.
11(68.8%)
You send a quick note asking for hints and tips prior to an upcoming meeting on some work you are doing. You receive no reply. You surmise:
I'm doing great and they are busy.
0(0.0%)
I'm doing okay and they are busy.
7(50.0%)
I'm doing terrible and they are busy.
1(7.1%)
It's so bad they don't want to mention it. Resign immediately!
1(7.1%)
More discussion is needed.
5(35.7%)
