Do not call me

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Some might think, as a journalist, I’m mad as hatter for not wanting to be called on the phone. Telling people “I will not pick up” unless I’m expecting their call.

There are better ways to pass on a message this day of age.

I usually are at arms reach of my iPhone or iPad. In other words, I will be notified within seconds if you send me a SMS, email or a Shortmail.

“But I need to talk to you now,” is a too common argument, which I loathe and find utterly selfish.

Oh God, I’m such a selfish bastard!

Or am I?

That the caller assumes I’m just sitting there, waiting for the phone to ring is not just selfish, but a bit ignorant – if I may be so honest.

If I want to talk to you, I want to be able to give you my full attention. Also, a quick message can and should only be delivered via any form of messaging – such as SMS, email or Shortmail.

Why?

By sending me a SMS, an email or a Shortmail, I will have your statement recorded. The luxury of giving it my 100 percent focus when I’m not busy.

Regardless if it’s spoken or written, at the end of the day, what matters is how well you communicate your message.

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4 thoughts on “Do not call me”

  1. I feel exactly the same way. Unfortunately, part of my job requires me being on call at certain times. :(

  2. That is different, as that call has some kind of expected purpose. Even if you might be busy, you know with great certainty why they are calling you.

    I’m talking more about getting a completely unexpected call. And the ironic thing, that when someone calls you, they ask you to write something down. Dictating the message to you, when both would save time if they had passed on the message in an email.

    Been a few times when I’ve actually asked someone, after finishing writing down the message, why they didn’t send an email instead. Unfortunately, most people tend to translate that into me asking if they are stupid.

    And the beauty with writing is that you can look over what you’ve written, before you pass it on.

  3. Brilliant blog overall, and I completely agree that phone calls are a waste of breath and energy. Give me email anyday!

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