Friday, May 23, 2014
Internet Pitfalls
A long time ago, chat programs did not have this little signal: Back
then, after you were done typing, you'd just have to stare at the screen
and wait, with no clue whether your partner was typing a reply, off
drinking coffee, or browsing through lolcats.
People eventually got tired of this,
and nowadays the majority of chat and instant-messaging mobile applications feature an ellipsis, a moving pencil, or some other sign telling you
that the person you're talking to is about to complete a thought. Things get a bit awkward on both ends because of that pause. Another thing that the internet makes out of people is some serious personality changes. We are talking about people who are perfectly articulate in real life but, when online, turn into 13-year-olds who have overdosed on cough syrup. It is amazing how we can switch personalities like that and even more interesting is the reason behind it. I am guessing there is none...?
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Too many people hide behind the screen in emails and even internet phone services. I wonder why they want to switch personalities.
ReplyDeleteHopefully this does not happen when it comes to internet phone services in businesses. They need to be able to be transparent if they are to stay in busy.
ReplyDeleteInternet phone services are great for interviews. It will save both parties a lot of money.
ReplyDeleteMore businesses should be using cloud services and VoIP systems. It will help the employees work better together.
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