TODAY’S POLL

LAST POLL RESULTS

72.9% of you voted In person in yesterday’s poll: How do you prefer to have important conversations?

“Important equates to personal, so there truly is no other way to deliver them than in person.”

“STILL THE BEST WAY TO COMMUNICATE.”

“Overall, I believe being able to read emotions and body language, as well as having important conversations in person, is more effective.”

“I pay attention to body language and facial expressions. Plus, comfortable silences are part of a great conversation!”

“Nothing replaces eye contact, body language, or the ability to shake hands.”

“In person, unless you are releasing a lot of emotion. Then write it, review it, pray over it, sleep on it, and then decide.”

“Even if I knew the important conversation was going to be a tough one, it would have to be in person for me. In my experience, things get resolved much better face to face. People are much more honest when they are speaking directly to each other.”

“Face to face is more personable, meaningful, and sincere.”

“Look me in the eye and offer a shoulder to cry on = only in person.”

“Too much can happen when you aren’t face-to-face with that person. Texts are the worst because the inflection is never the same for the person on the receiving end.”

“In person is the number one way to have important conversations. If, for some reason, that can’t be done, then over the phone or video chat. No texting. No emailing.”

“Phone calls work, too, but if the conversation is important, I prefer to talk in person.”

“9 times out of 10, in person, but sometimes there’s a situation where a phone call might be better.”

“In person when possible, by video call if necessary, but only if meeting in person can’t happen in a timely manner.”

“If it’s important enough, definitely in person. However, I avoid phone calls because I am hard of hearing, in which case I prefer text or email.”

“Better memory when done in person; by phone, selective memory.”

“If it’s not in person, the other person better be in Antarctica.”

“Important to talk to the person in a secluded place.”

“I chose it depends, although I’d rather do it in person. But that isn’t always possible, or at least it isn’t for me. I just had one via email, and I know the discussion isn’t done yet. But I’m not sure when I’ll see her again. It’s complicated, I know. 🤦‍♀️”

“I like to talk in person, but I’m also conflict-avoidant, so I do different things depending on what we’re going to be talking about.”

“(**Is avoiding them an option?**)”

“I’m old school. Literally. So, an important or very important conversation often merits a face-to-face discussion. That’s because my Baby Boomer generation grew up learning to read and react to important nonverbal cues. An important matter can also be handled by phone or Zoom call, of course. Emails or texts are good for quick yes-or-no questions and answers, but often don’t provide great depth or insight.”

“All my conversations are important for one reason or another. I use all forms of communication.”

“All these methods are very important now. Thank you.”

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