Meaning:

The term “gray rock method,” originating from English, refers to a strategy for managing toxic individuals both in personal relationships and in professional settings. This approach involves emulating the unremarkable nature of a gray rock, remaining inconspicuous. Gray rocking involves consciously employing tactics of non-responsiveness when engaging with a toxic individual. For instance, it entails deliberate actions such as avoiding eye contact or suppressing emotions during conversations. By presenting oneself and interacting in a neutral manner, the toxic person eventually loses interest.

Example:

A: 我有个戏精同事，控制欲特别强，我不知道怎么和这样的人相处。

Wǒ yǒu ge xìjīng tóngshì， kòngzhìyù tèbié qiáng， wǒ bùzhīdào zěnme hé zhèyàng de rén xiāngchǔ。

I have this colleague who is a drama queen and control freak. I don’t know how to get along with such a person.

B: 可以试试灰岩策略。

Kěyǐ shìshì huīyán cèlüè。

You can try gray rocking.