Used when someone avoids attention due to shyness or discomfort in social situations. At networking events, he tends to hang back and observe rather than interact.
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Indecision Connotation
Implies uncertainty or indecision, often due to lack of confidence or information. I'll hang back until I have all the details about the plan.
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Observation Strategy
Can be a deliberate strategy to observe events before participating. Let's hang back and watch how they negotiate before we join in.