Comments on: What Are Your Rules for Work Communications?

By: Susan Riddell

Susan Riddell — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:22:47 +0000

I am a little over the top with proper grammar. I use the Grammarly app for most of my communications. It checks grammar, spelling and can also help re-write for a desired tone. I always want my communications to be friendly and clear.
I definitely text with co-workers who prefer that method, but generally I try to keep all my IM’s on Slack since it’s searchable and shareable.

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:14:46 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Same, I do not think it’s normal to expect a response to a ‘hi’ at the workplace. I however do respond reluctantly with ‘hello’. A Millennial.

By: TGIalmostF

TGIalmostF — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:55:05 +0000

In reply to ManagementConsultant. I think what this thread is referring to is someone who only writes, "Hi," and waits for the person to reply before telling them why they are writing. If I recall correctly, a poster previously wrote about a direct report or colleague who did that and when the poster was too busy to respond, the person would later say that they tried to contact the poster, who wrote that they had no idea that the message was time sensitive because all the person wrote was "Hi" instead of writing what they needed.

By: Unsub

Unsub — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:44:16 +0000

In reply to ManagementConsultant. I think they are referring to sending a solo “hi” and waiting for a response before sending the context of a message. If you do that to me, you’re in for a long wait.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:32:15 +0000

If you are going out of your way for me or did a favor, I will send the appropriate “I know its a big ask” or “you are appreciated.” Other than that, my tone is Pittsburgh with the people who I work with on a regular basis. “Did you get that that report?” “Can you please set up call with such and such?” Personally, I don’t actually appreciate all the how was your weekend and ingratiating thank yous from people who I interact with regularily. Don’t got the time!

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:35:09 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. I need to be better about using the scheduled delivery option. Thank you for the reminder.