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Better than “hey” pause
A little bit of courtesy is always appreciated considering this isn't life or death. That said, people who just say "Hi, (my name)" and then wait for me to respond drive me insane. I appreciate the intent to be polite, but also make your point
Makes me want to reply, “Yes…..?!
Id rather just get to the point. Especially if I work with you a lot. If its someone I dont really deal with I’d throw in the pleasantries
Let me guess, PwC?
I like to channel a proper Victorian gentleman and begin with "Greetings, my most illustrious and right honorable colleague, please excuse this brief imposition on your time..." Okay, I don't do that. But if anyone ever told me that beginning with "Hi" wasted time I would start doing it to them and nothing could make me stop.
I always say "Hi, Name!" And then ask my question. For example "Hi Amy! What's the status on this?"
I prefer that; I hate when people ping niceties before getting to the point, its a waste of time in my opinion and is irritating to me. So I think it depends on personal preference
I'm not even working right now but I'm an accountant and if you people have enough time to spend chatting about your opinions then you're obviously not very f****** busy
Amen, Lauren!
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I'm at a point where I've worked enough with my coworkers and higher ups that we most likely already have an active Teams chat going so pinging them without a "hi" is pretty natural. Obviously can't speak to how they feel about it, but they also do the same and I've never thought it was rude.
Yeah it’s kind of rude. Regardless of the issue, we are still coworkers. You can be friendly and say hi
Would you walk up to a coworker's desk and not say Hi or Excuse me before asking your question? I hope not. Virtual conversations should be just as courteous.
Id prefer people only say hi if they wanna just say hi. If you have a need id prefer you led with it but I also recognize I'm not normal
My pet peeve is being dinged with questions as soon as you walk in the door and you haven't even taken your coat off yet, let alone even logged into your computer or officially clocked in. At least greet me cordially first and follow with something similar to "when you're settled in, please come see me about...."
I agree. I start getting pinged while I'm driving to work. The expectation, once I get there, is that I work as a team player even with getting snarled at through teams before I start my day.
Personally no, but I also I know we are all very busy and most of the time we have clients on the phone asking questions. We all say good morning to each other in the morning on our Group chat. So, maybe try that. Then you broke the ice in the morning, and the rest of your day is helping your coworker by providing the knowledge that you know.
No, not at all. You do not know the fire they are putting out and there is no emotion in text. Text is how you read it. Once you think it is rude or you are "reading something that is not there" then it may be time to look for something else. Get to the point, ask the question, get the answer, and move on. Do you expect your manager to bring you flowers and lunch too? That is silly. Leave your emotions at the door when you get to work. It is work.
Definitely not rude - a lot of people just want to work
I find it rude as well.
Some people even dont say HI
Even if you work alot with someone, I wouldnt consider greetingless message to be polite.
I always make sure to greet anyone I text
I usually get that treatment from PPMDs
No not necessarily maybe person might be needing the answer at that exact moment.
No, because at the end of the day it's just work and you're still going to get a paycheck.
Ok maybe I’m weird but I say hi and wait for reply. I want to be sure they’re at their desk and didn’t just walk away
so what if they walk away! when they get back, they will respond to your question! that's literally the purpose of the invention of messages. we're not playing phone tag. don't do that to people, it's irritating.