The number of ways to contact and communicate with people these days is ridiculous. Personal blogs, social networks such as Twitter and facebook, work and personal email, phones, text messaging and instant messaging!
I’m one of those people who is pretty much accessible on most of the available channels, to the point where some friends panic when I don’t answer the phone after a few attempts, or get frumpy when I don’t email or instant message back promptly.
I have to say, it’s becoming quite the chore to manage all of these channels, but you find a way to filter the noise, keep things sane with good tools and habits.
What happens though, when you encounter someone who isn’t as connected? Those who find cell phones intrusive and can’t stand text messaging. They don’t get the point of Twitter ( I sometimes don’t really), and Facebook is just too open and scary with too much information for their taste. How do you communicate with those who aren’t connected?
How do you handle people who are hard to reach? I just try and try again!!!
Uhhh, sadly, I think I am usually that person who is bad about managing all that contact.
I have gotten into these comfortable patterns of emailing with some long-distance friends, where we email long emails when we have time and are so inspired, maybe once every three weeks, or longer. Then there’s no pressure, and you only write when you will enjoy it, instead of out of a sense of duty. I like this a lot.
My problem is getting in touch with some people who are around me, in the same neighbourhood!! The long distance and overseas ones are easy to get to
go figure!!
Uhhh, sadly, I think I am usually that person who is bad about managing all that contact.I have gotten into these comfortable patterns of emailing with some long-distance friends, where we email long emails when we have time and are so inspired, maybe once every three weeks, or longer. Then there's no pressure, and you only write when you will enjoy it, instead of out of a sense of duty. I like this a lot.
My problem is getting in touch with some people who are around me, in the same neighbourhood!! The long distance and overseas ones are easy to get to
go figure!!