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Communication is a two way street. For communication to be achieved, the sender sends the message via their preferred communication channel and the recipient receives the sent message and acknowledges it, using their preferred communication channel. When you see someone you know across the road for instance, you try to get the person's attention by either calling out their name, waving or even using signals. But when that acquaintance, sees your efforts to get their attention and then ignores it, it is like a face slap. Personally, I would feel bad and at that point, communication can not be said to have been achieved*.

Communication is a major core essence of living and existence because humans are social beings, hence we have to interact with each other at certain ppints in time. No one can do without communicating either verbally, letter writing, use of sign language, phone calls or via text messages. In fact this dispensation is so technologically advanced that we can now make effortless calls to anyone around the world via specific social media handles like zoom.

What's my take?

Personally, I happen to tilt more towards the message side 😁. This is because I actually like the freedom that sending messages bring. I multi-task a lot and sometimes, it is inconvenient to make or receive calls but I can send quick messages to my recipient's or even respond to them via messages as well.

Sending messages also prepares me mentally for the discussion I would be having with the recipient. No catching me off guard here😁. I'm calm and clear headed as I respond to the messages I receive. Some hvers like @luchyl, @princessbusayo and @kingsleyy, can testify to my prompt responses to their messages when it is sent here on the block chain.

Sometimes, I'm also of the thought that the person I want to call might be busy and since I wouldn't want to disrupt their work, sending messages work for me. I can chat or type for hours sending and replying messages but I can't handle a thirty minutes phone call hehe.

Also, my job at present requires less calls to minimize distractions. My phone is usually on silent mode due to this. My employer specifically frowns at educators receiving calls while classes are in session. So the best means of communication is sending and receiving messages. I see the message highlight and then reply. If it is an issue that needs me to call right away, I would find a way to call ASAP.

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My younger brother works at a restaurant and one of their rules there is that he needs to drop his phone with the security personnel or receptionist before going in. Only at breaks or the close of work can he get to use his phone. Calling my brother is a waste of time because the phone would be left to ring and ring and will be unanswered. He returns any missed calls he sees at the close of work but that is a bummer if there is an emergency isn't it?

Since I'm aware of this, I advised him to get a smaller phone for messages and that is what he did. Now he can be easily reached as long as a message comes into that phone.

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Some person's don't like to type, hence their dislike for sending messages but I think that knowing your recipient's effective communication channel is essential. If you are a call person while the recipient is a message person, you can learn to adapt so as to accommodate the recipient especially if it is business related. The core point is that communication and connection is established.

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Thanks for reading till the end

This is my entry to the #novemberinleoinitiative for day 26.

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