Considerate communication

1 · · Feb. 15, 2018, midnight
You get a big long email from someone and think, “Ooof. I’ll come back to that later.” (Then you never do.) Someone tries to contact you using a technology you hate, like a surprising incoming video call. You have a dilemma and need a good conversation, so you reach out to someone who replies, “Can you make it quick?” You’re overwhelmed with work on a tight deadline, and a friend calls trying to have a long conversation. It’s hard to match your communication with someone else’s preference a...