The Crime Against Productivity
Sending just "Hello" on Microsoft Teams is like knocking on someone's door and then standing there silently waiting for them to open it. It's awkward. It's inefficient. It's the digital equivalent of clearing your throat and then saying nothing.
🚫 The Wrong Way:
You:
"Hello"
Me:
...waiting...
...checking if connection dropped...
...wondering if this is a test...
✅ The Right Way:
You:
"Hello [Name], I'm reaching out about [specific topic]. Specifically, I need [specific information/action]. Do you have time to discuss this today?"
Me:
"Absolutely! Here's that info: [answer]"
Why This Matters
The Waiting Game is Painful
When you send just "Hello," I'm now trapped in Teams purgatory. Do I respond "Hi" and wait? Do I ignore until you send the actual message? This dance wastes everyone's time.
Context Switching Kills Focus
I'm in deep work mode, then *ping* "Hello." Now I'm distracted but have no idea if this is urgent, important, or if you just discovered the keyboard. Give me context upfront.
Asynchronous Communication 101
Teams isn't a phone call. The beauty is we don't need to be available at the same time. But that only works if messages are complete.
The "Hello" Offender Scale
How bad is your "Hello" habit? Let's find out:
Join the Anti-"Hello" Movement
Spread the word! Copy this link and share with your colleagues:
https://huggingface.co/spaces/alrcruz/no-hello
Together, we can make Teams communication efficient again!
