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Not writing “Hi” specifically refers to the first message sent on its own without the actual content. It distracts receiver and wastes time until the actual con
by laserlight 5y ago
Not writing “Hi” specifically refers to the first message sent on its own without the actual content. It distracts receiver and wastes time until the actual content is received. Beginning a message with “Hi” and following with the actual content in the same message wouldn’t be offensive.
- blueboo 5y agoThe need for this clarification itself is an example for why “hi” is necessary. People assume. The small talk helps set a tone that combats extreme terseness’s ambiguity, which all too often stochastically resolves to arrogance, aloofness, or coldness.
- laserlight 5y agoWhy not do the small talk in the same message? Does it not count as small talk if it’s followed by business content? How about this one for instance: “Hey John, I enjoyed the podcast you suggested. Thank you :) Have you listened to the last episode? “Have you had chance to look at the report I sent last week. I would like to get your feedback.”
- BeetleB 5y ago> It distracts receiver and wastes time until the actual content is received Clearly half my company disagrees with you. Your view is common amongst tech folks. It is the minority view in society in general.
- laserlight 5y agoDo you say that they disagree because it is what they do or because they tell that they enjoy actively waiting for the actual content? Do they not like it if they receive “Hi” together with the content?
- BeetleB 5y ago> Do they not like it if they receive “Hi” together with the content? They very certainly do not. In the pre internet days many considered that rude and people still occasionally get upset at me when I do it on IM. You're not going to get a protocol with more than 80% acceptance.