TL;DR
The article discusses common conference call phrases that should be avoided, such as 'Hi, is this everyone?' and 'Sorry, I was on mute.'. It highlights the frustration caused by these phrases and the distractions that come with video-calling tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Zoom, FaceTime, Houseparty, Microsoft Teams and many other video-calling tools have all grown to be a part of our daily routines. What would quarantine life even be like without these communication apps?
By now, it’s safe to say that we are all conference-call experts in the workplace. But the toll this new tech is taking on our sanity may be severe. Let’s take a look at ten of the conference-call phrases we could all go without ever hearing again.
“OK, WELL I HAVE A FEW THINGS TO DISCUSS BEFORE SHE GETS HERE.”
Also I wasn't paying attention to anything you just said and I need a minute to guess.
Come to think of it, could this whole call have just been an email?
Do us all a favor and spare us your dog barking, kid screaming and neighbor doing yard work. Not being on mute is the new reply-all.
Let’s try to not be here for an extra 45 minutes if possible.
Who wants to actually do work during this call today?
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on May 29, 2020. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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