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Re:Please don't say just hello in chat (2013) by eel on Saturday January 23, 2021 @10:56AM (#25883129)
Prior to extended remote work, I used to feel this way when people just sent a single hello. But now I use it as an invitation to make small talk. So if someone just says hello, I start asking them questions: how's it going, how's is <whatever fact I remember about them>, etc. This makes some people go straight to their original question, but I think it also helps both of us feel a little more connected while everyone is remote.
Re:Please don't say just hello in chat (2013) by _underfl0w_ on Saturday January 23, 2021 @11:43AM (#25883667)
Interesting! I and several on my team feel the opposite. This extended remote work has been a breathe of fresh air - no longer so burdened by unnecessary social conventions like small talk, except at predetermined times such as "virtual happy hour".