I can reply to your message when I have the time for it and carry on.
I can delay the reply if it’s not urgent.
You can spend time actually writing what you want from me, so I can read it, and give you full answer. We both can then actually recall the conversation because it’s saved.
And for people saying you can deny the calls - you can, and then you deal with narcissistic assholes having beef with you for doing so.
cRazi_man@europe.pub 15 hours ago
I resent idea that phone calls coming through unexpectedly at any time. As if I should drop whatever I’m doing at any given moment to talk to this person.
VibeSurgeon@piefed.social 15 hours ago
They come with a red button, and you’re allowed to press it. You can’t be forced into a call, you have to provide consent
cRazi_man@europe.pub 15 hours ago
I leave it on silent. I don’t want the ringtone to bother me either. My job is an excellent example. People at work think “speaking to someone about their question” is the ideal thing to do. It takes me at least twice as long to do tasks with interruptions. Just put your query in an email or your job on my task list and I’ll do it in turn. Do not try to call me.
At home I’m even less likely to use phones for calls unless it’s my parents or brothers. I don’t want anyone to bother my playing with kids, gaming, exercising, pooping, eating, chores, etc. I try to deal with everything I can through messages and emails.
pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 5 hours ago
Yes. If folks would text “can you talk this afternoon?” more often, I would take more phone call.