Now more than ever I have noticed that I don't like talking on the telephone. I would much rather (& more quickly) reply to an email or agree to set up a meeting. And, not to exclude myself from my generation's norm – text is also a quick fix. But, my aversion to face-less conversation seemed more than just my peers addiction to technology. Well, today I think I figured it out! Earlier I was contemplating a return call I needed to make and I caught myself thinking “But I can't read them...” What was that supposed to mean? Well, when I meet with people face to face I can read/interpret their facial expressions and body language. Well then, why email: Because although I can't read their bodies, I can interpret their words. Yes, that is slightly psychoanalytic of me but I think its true. On the phone, all I have to go on is intonation, which can be manipulated much easier than body language, a cold, stuffy nose, general bad day, can change how a person sounds.
So, those of you reading this now know the best way to get in contact with me: Hope to hear from you soon!
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