Re:I Am Being Watched
by david_shaw on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @09:18PM
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One of the most helpful and meaningful pieces of advice I ever received as a manager was this:
When you're meeting with someone, give them your undivided attention. No cell phone, no computer screen, no doodling notes. It makes a difference.
I'm paraphrasing because I don't recall the source, but it's worked extremely well--at work, and at home, and out with friends.
Most people won't be offended if you check your phone, but the difference it can make when you don't is generally worth a five-minute delay on your email replies.
When you're meeting with someone, give them your undivided attention. No cell phone, no computer screen, no doodling notes. It makes a difference.
I'm paraphrasing because I don't recall the source, but it's worked extremely well--at work, and at home, and out with friends.
Most people won't be offended if you check your phone, but the difference it can make when you don't is generally worth a five-minute delay on your email replies.