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Text based communication is not always asynchronous, ESPECIALLY in the context of remote work. Many people prefer text even for live back-and-forth conversation
by callalex 3y ago
Text based communication is not always asynchronous, ESPECIALLY in the context of remote work. Many people prefer text even for live back-and-forth conversations in order to avoid the overhead of voice/video for a variety of reasons, such as being in a noisy location, having slow internet, carrying multiple conversations, skipping the overhead of greetings/equipment setup.
All email is asynchronous, and some instant messaging channels can be treated asynchronously, but some of it is definitely live. If you are not treating some conversations that way, it is you who is being rude and forcing the way you like to communicate onto others.
- LoganDark 3y ago> Many people prefer text even for live back-and-forth conversations Hi, this is me. I can communicate better over text due to my being autistic. I prefer text for this reason. I type at 150wpm.
- Detrytus 3y agoLanguage barriers are another reason. Most of the time I can communicate in English just fine, but if I am to contact a tech support guy/gal from India I very much prefer text chat :-D