When Is It OK to Ghost?
November 14, 2025
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When Is It OK to Ghost?
Summary
“Ghosting” has become an almost inevitable part of modern life – not just on dating sites, but among friends, family and even professional colleagues. But what’s behind this act of digital disappearance, and what does it say about how we relate to each other today? We’ll look at how technology that makes it easier to disappear on people has also made ghosting more socially acceptable, despite its emotional toll. When have you been ghosted, or ghosted someone?
Guests:
Dominic Pettman, professor of media and new humanities, The New School; author of "Ghosting: On Disappearance"
Lizzie Post, a great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-host of the “Awesome Etiquette” podcast; co-president of The Emily Post Institute.
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