Comments on: Don’t Argue via Instant Messenger http://blog.brosix.com/don%e2%80%99t-argue-via-instant-messenger/ Instant messaging is a common form of business communication. Brosix Instant Messenger has the tools you need to improve the productivity and reduce operational costs in your company. When business productivity is vital, the right enterprise instant messenger becomes critical. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:11:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jhornor http://blog.brosix.com/don%e2%80%99t-argue-via-instant-messenger/comment-page-1/#comment-138 jhornor Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:28:02 +0000 http://blog.brosix.com/?p=244#comment-138 I've had times where I was trying to emphasize a point and the person on the other end of the IM simply was not taking me seriously. A quick phone call or walk over to their office made my point. It's all about tone. If two people can argue via instant messenger, then great. If the conversation simply isn't getting anywhere, pull the plug and have some face time. What I like about this article is that it's good to remember to step back and ask yourself if you can resolve the issue more effectively in person. I’ve had times where I was trying to emphasize a point and the person on the other end of the IM simply was not taking me seriously. A quick phone call or walk over to their office made my point.

It’s all about tone. If two people can argue via instant messenger, then great. If the conversation simply isn’t getting anywhere, pull the plug and have some face time.

What I like about this article is that it’s good to remember to step back and ask yourself if you can resolve the issue more effectively in person.

]]> By: j7 http://blog.brosix.com/don%e2%80%99t-argue-via-instant-messenger/comment-page-1/#comment-115 j7 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:43:09 +0000 http://blog.brosix.com/?p=244#comment-115 I disagree with this. Arguing on instant messenger has its advantages too. For one, when both parties are "talking" over each other, you can go back and read what has been said instead of completely missing each others points. I don't get your statement of not being able to explain yourself. Another advantage is that using and exclamation point during IM is much less offensive then actually raising your voice. It can keep things on a much lower level of anger/frustration. I've actually argued with my wife on instant messenger, while we were both in the house, and both agreed in the end that it worked quite well. Even the kids were saved from having to hear us squabble. I disagree with this. Arguing on instant messenger has its advantages too. For one, when both parties are “talking” over each other, you can go back and read what has been said instead of completely missing each others points. I don’t get your statement of not being able to explain yourself.

Another advantage is that using and exclamation point during IM is much less offensive then actually raising your voice. It can keep things on a much lower level of anger/frustration.

I’ve actually argued with my wife on instant messenger, while we were both in the house, and both agreed in the end that it worked quite well. Even the kids were saved from having to hear us squabble.

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