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Unfortunately, most people are not get used to the efficient communication by text chat. That's why we are using the inefficient time-wasting communication by v

by ezoe 6y ago

Unfortunately, most people are not get used to the efficient communication by text chat. That's why we are using the inefficient time-wasting communication by video chat. If we were to truly increase the productivity with the remote work, we must abandon the video chat. But most companies relies heavily on face-to-face communication so it doesn't happen in our generation.

bvaldivielso 6y ago
What makes you say that face-to-face never is the most efficient way of communication? I would be quite surprised if text-chat was ever proven to be the only kind of communication needed in the context of work.
esperent 6y ago
I have worked from home as a freelancer for several years now. A big part of my communication with clients involves politely deflecting constant requests to video chat. It usually goes like this: Client: explains problem that I understand perfectly in two sentences. Client: "but maybe we can jump on a quick chat so I can explain this" Then I have to come up with some way to deflect the request because I know the "quick" chat will take at least an hour (maybe 30 minutes actually chatting, but one hour productivity cost). If it's a quick fix, I usually just don't reply for a few hours and then send them the fix. If they are persistent, I bill them for the time spent chatting. But I'd rather spend that time being productive. On the other hand, I feel it's important to have one longish video chat with a client when I start a new project, because that gives me a connection to the person.
Supermancho 6y ago
> most people are not get used to the efficient communication by text chat. Text is a terrible way to communicate compared to video (or better, in person). The ability to ad-hoc illustrate (picture worth a thousand words), rephrase/clarify, and use context-specific language necessitates some sort of face to face interaction. Try dating using only text messages, it's pointless. Humans require most than literal communication to coordinate in groups.

by ezoe 6y ago

bvaldivielso 6y ago

What makes you say that face-to-face never is the most efficient way of communication? I would be quite surprised if text-chat was ever proven to be the only kind of communication needed in the context of work.

esperent 6y ago

I have worked from home as a freelancer for several years now. A big part of my communication with clients involves politely deflecting constant requests to video chat. It usually goes like this: Client: explains problem that I understand perfectly in two sentences. Client: "but maybe we can jump on a quick chat so I can explain this" Then I have to come up with some way to deflect the request because I know the "quick" chat will take at least an hour (maybe 30 minutes actually chatting, but one hour productivity cost). If it's a quick fix, I usually just don't reply for a few hours and then send them the fix. If they are persistent, I bill them for the time spent chatting. But I'd rather spend that time being productive. On the other hand, I feel it's important to have one longish video chat with a client when I start a new project, because that gives me a connection to the person.

Supermancho 6y ago

> most people are not get used to the efficient communication by text chat. Text is a terrible way to communicate compared to video (or better, in person). The ability to ad-hoc illustrate (picture worth a thousand words), rephrase/clarify, and use context-specific language necessitates some sort of face to face interaction. Try dating using only text messages, it's pointless. Humans require most than literal communication to coordinate in groups.