I’m not a ranter. I try not to, at least. It usually comes off as too angry in tone and I prefer leaving that to Dr. Bob. So today I’m going to enlighten, not complain, about something that’s been on my mind and needs to be addressed.
Here it is:
Voice mail… should be used… sparingly.
If you have an urgent message that you absolutely need to get across, then fine, I’ll give you that. You can leave a VM. But otherwise, why bother?
A text message is the way to go. It’s quick, simple, and communicates just as effectively. Who wants to deal with the whole process of the automated voice ordering you around to log in your password?
Then you have to scroll through one message after another...Only to run into pivotal moments of decision time. Do you delete? What if for some reason you need to retrace? Should it be saved?
Finally, after you’ve made up your mind, you have "Robocop" reminding you about expiring messages. These need to be addressed ASAP. It like you've been assigned homework!
Besides, I don’t need a voice mail explaining, “Hey Steve, it’s me… Give me a call when you get this." (Note: As Seinfeld pointed out, people never refer to themselves using their name. I’m on an “it's me basis” with everyone.)
Trust me, this can easily be avoided. Let me assure you that all it takes is a missed call indicator…. And I’ll get back to you.
Then, of course, there’s the fake out aspect. When I receive a voice mail on my blackberry, it shows the same icon as if it were a text message- which happens to be much more exciting.
I always wonder, has the day arrived in which some old friend whom I haven’t spoken to in years but still randomly think about and hope that one day our paths shall once again cross, finally reached out?
Here it is:
Voice mail… should be used… sparingly.
If you have an urgent message that you absolutely need to get across, then fine, I’ll give you that. You can leave a VM. But otherwise, why bother?
A text message is the way to go. It’s quick, simple, and communicates just as effectively. Who wants to deal with the whole process of the automated voice ordering you around to log in your password?
Then you have to scroll through one message after another...Only to run into pivotal moments of decision time. Do you delete? What if for some reason you need to retrace? Should it be saved?
Finally, after you’ve made up your mind, you have "Robocop" reminding you about expiring messages. These need to be addressed ASAP. It like you've been assigned homework!
Besides, I don’t need a voice mail explaining, “Hey Steve, it’s me… Give me a call when you get this." (Note: As Seinfeld pointed out, people never refer to themselves using their name. I’m on an “it's me basis” with everyone.)
Trust me, this can easily be avoided. Let me assure you that all it takes is a missed call indicator…. And I’ll get back to you.
Then, of course, there’s the fake out aspect. When I receive a voice mail on my blackberry, it shows the same icon as if it were a text message- which happens to be much more exciting.
I always wonder, has the day arrived in which some old friend whom I haven’t spoken to in years but still randomly think about and hope that one day our paths shall once again cross, finally reached out?
hate vm
ReplyDeleteIf I don't leave a voicemail, how else would someone hear my sexy voice when they miss my call?
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