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There's a danger to elevate inability to communicate by phone (or face-to-face) into some kind of geek badge of honor. If you can run your business that way tha
by zwieback 14y ago
There's a danger to elevate inability to communicate by phone (or face-to-face) into some kind of geek badge of honor. If you can run your business that way that's good for you but it's important to keep in mind that there are some potential clients, customers or partners that do better with phone conversations.
It's not always the inability to put things in writing or plain lazyness that makes some people pick up the phone instead of firing off an email or text. Some people's brains have an easier time developing ideas in a conversation and you may miss out on valuable opportunities if you dismiss them. You could hire or partner up with someone who likes to chat.
- luser001 14y agoHmm, not sure why you conflate face-to-face and phone. I prefer to not talk over the phone, but have absolutely no problem talking face to face. Just thought I'd throw that out for the record. :)
- innguest 14y agoSame thing here, I absolutely hate talking on the phone, to the point of getting anxious when I know I am due to receive a call at any moment. However, meeting in person is probably the most pain-free type of communication for me - it even beats email because you can gauge exactly how the other person is taking in what you are saying. That's why video-chat programs like Skype help immensely with my phone anxiety. So no need to assume that those who despise the phone also dislike face-to-face interactions.
- dshah 14y agoYep. I'm cool with in-person meetings. I actually quite enjoy them (under the right circumstances). There's something about phone calls that just makes me anxious and unhappy.
- dshah 14y agoTrust me, I do not wear it as a badge of honor -- but neither is it a cloak of shame (not sure what a cloak of shame is -- I just made that up).