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I think there is a spectrum. |Disengaged <----------------> Engaged| |Phone Laptop Pen/Paper| So even though your phone had a keyboard, it
by throwawayboise 5y ago
I think there is a spectrum.
|Disengaged <----------------> Engaged|
|Phone Laptop Pen/Paper|
So even though your phone had a keyboard, it still looked like you were texting instead of paying attention. A small laptop would have probably had a better reception. But I agree, nothing beats taking notes on paper as far as giving the impression of being engaged and attentive.
- athenot 5y agoTo add to that, with a laptop (tactile keyboard), it's also easier to type notes while maintaining eye contact. That goes a long way to show respect and look engaged. On a side-note, I do this on video calls too, keeping the window near where the camera is located so that there is still eye contact.