What do you prefer: calls or chats?
Pallavi Ganpat Babar
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I prefer calls because I find myself struggling with chats. It's challenging to grasp the tone and intentions behind words in written messages.
The warmth of a voice adds depth and clarity to communication for me.
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André J@sentry_co
Makers prefer chats 😂, Managers prefer calls 🤣
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@pallavi_ganpat_babar I think it was Sam Altman who had the famous blog post about this. Let me know if you want me to find it.
@pallavi_ganpat_babar Paul Graham: https://paulgraham.com/makerssch... (I always confuse the two 😂)
@sentry_co Ah, the classic debate! 🤣
@sentry_co Yes, please share it with me. I'll definitely give it a read.
Lancepilot
@sentry_co Hahaha! Reasonably said🎯
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Depends widely on the circonstance. If there’s a problem your trying to resolve that requires some back and fourth. Phone calls help you fully explain or ask clarifying questions. Messages are good for quick statements, “on my way” “just completed the project” “great to see you today”
Chat always. Everything can be done on chats these day. Calls make me distracted and unproductive.
I prefer call as things get much clearer there and we understand each others opinions much easily
@kamal_kishore_joshi Totally agree.
code-ray
I think it depends on what it's about. I like to receive brief information and updates via chat because I can deal with them as soon as I have time. Time-critical topics, ideas and discussions are better in a call.
@henry_burkert It totally depends on the person. Some like to have calls and make notes according to their comfort. Some want messages so that they will have the flexibility to reply when they want.
I like to have everything documented so if possible I prefer doing chats but sometimes it is inevitable exactly because of what you say- the tone.
@avital_trifsik I also like to document everything, but I prefer coming on calls to discuss, understand the other person, create short notes, and then share them with everyone. I feel this works for me in a better way.
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depends on the case, but Slack > E-Mail and Google Meet > Zoom or weird Microsoft tools or old school phone calls without seeing a face
@luisrieke Agree, sometimes you have to choose weird stuff 😣
Chats. I only call in case of an emergency. Anything can be discussed in writing. Even business and orders.
chat: primary
call: secondary
If topic is too complex for chat, then I jump on a call.
Chat is async communication. So, you can reply at your convenience.
It leaves a source behind. If you have missed something, you can always go back and look it up.
chat for short conversations, call for long.
i prefer calls because we can say everything without need to wait for the other person reply
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I'm with you on preferring calls, Pallavi; the nuance of tone in voice communication really helps in understanding the context and emotions that texts can't convey. Plus, a good conversation can often resolve things quicker than a long chain of messages.
Lancepilot
Calls mostly! That way you can get people to say yes to you most often. You get to hear the honesty with which they interact with you..
Try sending voice notes!
@shambhavi_mahajan1 Tbh, Good Idea ✌🏼
Short message with context, followed by a call (or even better an in-person meet)..
Too many people ask for calls straight off and are only interested in personal gain instead of mutual interest.
The short message can determine a genuine fit.
@thestartupwhisperer Yes, pretty much agree with you. There are lot of people who just ask for a call to achieve their personal agenda. So In today’s world we need to be extra careful.
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@thestartupwhisperer Yes, it's all depends on the level or stage of relationship between the two parties. But, I think chats works best at the beginning but I advice you get on call as early as possible! It creates a certain social capital that chats can never get you
@rhexai
Agreed, it 100% depends on the stage of the communication, but I believe we were speaking on initial convos in this thread, not follow on calls.
Once a genuine connection has been established I love hopping on a call to speak face to face (or preferably in person if it is an option).
Effective social capital is built on genuine connections, not numbers.
CodeDesign.ai
Chats are more comfortable 😌 as long as it's nothing important or if it's someone I have never talked to before...
just chat!!!!!
Lancepilot
@sahukari_bhargavi Any reason for your preference?
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I'm with you, Pallavi; the human touch in voice calls often conveys nuances that text just can't match. It's about the emotional connection as much as it is about clarity and understanding.