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Clarity comments on Productivity poll: how frequently do you think you *should* check email? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Clarity 13 July 2015 08:56:07AM *  -1 points [-]

Whenever you're getting information that is better explained in text than in person, and is person.

For instance, someone recently sent these 2 pieces of advice to me:

Sit on lap – Take her hand and move it above her head so that she spins around. Then, when her back is towards you, sit her down on your lap and hug her from behind. . Kissing with release – There are many good techniques for kissing a girl. One would be to put on some flavored chapstick and say, “You know what the best part about chapstick is? Here, smell it”. Let her smell it and then continue, “It not only smells like strawberries, it actually tastes like strawberries too. Check it out”. And then you go in and kiss her.

Worst mode of transmission ever!

Comment author: tog 15 July 2015 08:14:12AM 0 points [-]

People's expectation clock starts running from the time they hit send. More improtantly, deadlines related to the email content really sets the agenda for how often to check your email.

Then change people's expectations, including those of the deadlines appropriate for tasks communicated by emails that people may not see for a while! (Partly a tongue in cheek answer - I know this may no be feasible, and you make a fair point).

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