Don't Just Say Hello
3 hours ago
- People often say 'Hi' and wait for a response before asking their question, which causes unnecessary delay.
- This behavior is meant to be polite, but in chat, typing is slower than talking, making the other person wait.
- The advice is to skip the preliminary 'Hi' and just ask the question directly.
- It's acceptable to include pleasantries as long as the question is asked upfront.
- By asking the question immediately, communication becomes asynchronous; if the other party is away, they can still respond later.
- Doing this correctly leads to a positive experience for everyone involved.