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No I just also turn my camera off
I will moving forward. It’s so weird
No, it's called a phone call... not a novel concept, I don't need to see the face of everyone I'm talking to
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SD1 you didn't read the thread did you? "Phone call" doesn't require use of a cell phone. Use teams, zoom, slack, meets, whatever your platform of choice - treat it like a regular ass call. Why is this concept so hard to grasp.
Only when I’m first meeting someone. That being said, it’s also not a huge part of the culture where I work so there’s no pressure to do so. In addition, I feel like I have distracting facial features, so I tend to feel more comfortable with it off. I also talk out of the side of my mouth sometimes, which I’m sure annoys some people when they can see my lips moving haha
If it's one on one or a small group meeting i would prefer cameras on. I would rather see the persons face I'm talking to so you can see their facial reactions and body language. Remember theres alot more spoken in body language than through words. But if the meeting is with a big group i rather keep it off.
Also really depends whos carrying out the meeting, i used to do trainings through zoom so i would always have my camera on regardless the other person/s, unless the person i was training was just a creepy dude than i would switch it off 😁
If the other person doesn’t have their camera on, mine won’t be on. And if I’m expected to be in a camera on meeting, I expect a courtesy heads up about it so I can prepare as needed.
I actually despise having cameras on when I work from home. I’m in comfortable clothes, most likely no makeup. Would I go into the office like this? No. Should I put the time in to make myself presentable at home? Totally a choice in my opinion unless determined ahead of time for something like an interview or big presentation. There are perks to working from home, and no camera on is one. None of know what that person’s home life is like (kids, pets, messy house, messy spouse) and shouldn’t feel pressure to make that ever happen unless coordinated in advance.
I'm a nervous speaker so I actually feel more comfortable when cameras are off. This way I won't get distracted by facial expressions. And on the other side, if I'm supposed to be listening, I don't get distracted trying to act out exaggerated facial expressions to show I'm listening and supportive to the message. It's all so exhausting, haha. We should just focus on the content.
I’m fine with both cameras on or both cameras off. But I’m not going to be in camera if someone else is off. That’s icky.
You can turn yours off…
Yup
I never turn mine on. I prefer not to
I prefer it off, don't turn it on when there's multiple people unless everyone does, but even then sometimes I don't bother. Depends who it is. For 1:1 it's more common, but depends on purpose of meeting. If we are looking at something we are working on we just screen share, so camera off. I'd say my camera is off for 90% of meetings, and that's fine
It all goes back to 1) professional courtesy and 2) know your audience - client meetings, team meetings <10, it can make sense for camera on to assess audience engagement & to read body language in this WFH landscape. Groups >10 it’s likely less relevant for the other 40 ppl on the line, especially if they had in person interaction pre-COVID.
I prefer camera off, screen on for visual context on what I am talking about if I am presenting. Unless maybe the person doesn't know what you look like or it's a first e-meet. Most the people at my organization will turn thier camera on quickly to wave high or share a smile, say good morning/afternoon, then back off. I think the camera sharing takes up all the bandwidth, then video becomes choppy too at least at our organization. I have also noticed, as has been mentioned in this thread, that it's more of the older folks that prefer the camera on. I've heard younger folks snicker about others who do leave thier camera on, like "what they think we don't know how they look by now, we don't need to see thier face everytime they talk". And, remarks like the person with the camera on is showing off.
So it's been all over the spectrum for me, and this is why I have my preferences.
Nope. It’s a regular phone call at that point.
I always feel sooo awkward if mine is on and theirs is off!! I’m also a fan of them on. Unpopular opinion, I know, but if this is supposed to replace in person meetings I like seeing people. It also helps add to firm culture for me.
I’m early 30s, that seems to be an indicator of who likes it and who doesn’t!
I never turn mine on.. No one in my company does.
Zoom calls don’t require sharing your video. You can turn yours off, too.
I feel like if it’s under 10 people it’s weird to not turn it on
I always turn mine on, but always give folks the option ..it’s not always possible for everyone. I get ready everyday like I was going to work just to keep on target but that’s not the case for everyone…and I am a sales rep so it’s normal for me
Not really. I just see it as a phone call.
If it’s a virtual meeting cameras on for everyone. If it’s a conference call then nobody needs their cameras on.
I’ll leave my camera on… 1.) to show off my highlight and amazing contour and 2.) to show engagement. Put a face with a name.