> Perhaps those people have just read too many emails in the past that ended up being a waste of their time? I am sure that's often the case but I still find i

> Perhaps those people have just read too many emails in the past that ended up being a waste of their time? I am sure that's often the case but I still find it rude and dismissive. In the end it doesn't really matter for me as long as I can get my point/request across in a sentence or two (and cover my ass with an "optional" details section). You're absolutely right that voice or face-to-face is essential for certain communication.