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If it's someone I don't know (megacorp here too!) I just ignore it altogether... They'll eventually give up and ask the actual question. It's harder if it's so

If it's someone I don't know (megacorp here too!) I just ignore it altogether... They'll eventually give up and ask the actual question. It's harder if it's something I can't ethically ignore like my boss or a coworker. PS: One thing that really helps to get my attention is being someone that's actually nice to talk to. I have a LOT of time for people who are not all business and actually care about people. And the best way to get on my shitlist is asking the same question 3 times in a matter of weeks. Once is totally fine. Great when people want to learn. Two is OK. I get it, you didn't have time to make a note. Three is Shitlist. I'm not your database. Use OneNote. In the same manner: I notice when people ask me a lot of questions but never the same one twice. I really respect that and I have a lot of time for those people. It shows initiative and a capability/interest to learn. Good for a major plus on performance review feedback too :)

vmception 6y ago
I hate it too! For someone I don’t know I want to say “how can I help you” but even then that is presumptuous! Sometimes they reply with “how are you”! What.Do.You.Want?!?! On Telegram I archive them immediately. And I check the archives once a month, maybe.
GordonS 6y ago
> If it's someone I don't know (megacorp here too!) I just ignore it altogether... They'll eventually give up and ask the actual question. This is my tactic too. About 50% of the time, they finally cave and just ask the question within a couple of days, and the other 50% of the time I never hear from them again! Still annoys me though, as it's just one more thing in the back of my mind when I'm trying to focus on something.
- GekkePrutser 6y ago
  Yeah I know right!! Just wondering if some big issue is going to fall on me by the end of the day when I want to sign off. But usually it's like what you say.. Often I don't hear back at all :D

vmception 6y ago

I hate it too! For someone I don’t know I want to say “how can I help you” but even then that is presumptuous! Sometimes they reply with “how are you”! What.Do.You.Want?!?! On Telegram I archive them immediately. And I check the archives once a month, maybe.

GordonS 6y ago

> If it's someone I don't know (megacorp here too!) I just ignore it altogether... They'll eventually give up and ask the actual question. This is my tactic too. About 50% of the time, they finally cave and just ask the question within a couple of days, and the other 50% of the time I never hear from them again! Still annoys me though, as it's just one more thing in the back of my mind when I'm trying to focus on something.

GekkePrutser 6y ago
Yeah I know right!! Just wondering if some big issue is going to fall on me by the end of the day when I want to sign off. But usually it's like what you say.. Often I don't hear back at all :D