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No Response to Your Email
Waiting for a reply that never comes.
30-Second Summary
An unanswered email can feel like a rejection letter that never arrives. The longer you wait, the more certain you become that you said something wrong.
Key Insight
People's inboxes are overwhelming. Emails get buried, marked "respond later," and forgotten. It's almost never personal.
Right Now
Give it a reasonable timeframe (3-5 business days for professional emails), then send one polite follow-up. That's normal and expected.