This article is more for work; sometimes it could apply personally, especially if you already trust someone a lot, but professionally I think it is important.
When you are going to ask for something, report something, or transmit any message you need, get to the point instead of saying hello first and waiting for a response.
NO:
- Hi Beto, how are you? - 8:00 am
- Hi, good and you? - 8:10 am
- Good too. - 8:11 am
- That’s good, I’m glad. - 8:15 am
- Hey, the client just called me, they can see us at 4. - 8:18 am
- Perfect, I’ll prepare everything. - 8:29 am
YES:
- Hi Beto, hey the client just called me, they can see us at 4. - 8:00 am
- Perfect, I’ll prepare everything. - 8:10 am
In the first case, the person waits for Beto to respond to continue the conversation. Beto may be busy with other things and respond in several hours, only to then wait again for the person to give him the information. In the second case, the person gives the information immediately, saving time for both and giving Beto a greater opportunity to prepare.
Does it seem disrespectful to you? It seemed so to me at first too, but a great way to show respect for another person is by saving them time.