Snub

Imagine you see your friend at the playground and wave hello, but they just walk past like they don't see you. That's a snub! It's when someone pretends not to know you or ignores you on purpose. It can happen when you greet someone, or even if you just try to talk to them and they don't answer. It's like they're invisible to them!

People have been snubbing each other for a very, very long time. Think about knights in castles or people in olden times. If someone didn't want to be friends or was upset, they might just ignore the other person. It was a way to show they were unhappy without saying a word. It's like a silent way of saying 'I don't want to talk to you.'

Snubs can make people feel sad or confused. When someone you know ignores you, it can feel like a little sting. It's important to be kind to each other, and ignoring someone isn't very kind. It can make friendships feel wobbly. If you see someone you know, a friendly wave or a 'hello' is much nicer than pretending they aren't there.

You might see a snub happen if someone is upset with another person. For example, if two kids had a big argument, one might walk right past the other at school without saying hi. Or, if someone is trying to join a game and the other kids pretend they don't hear them, that's a snub too! It's a way to keep someone out.