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I get your point and see it as valid, yet to nitpick most people don't feel they have a choice.

Not answering the phone or replying to people's messages is a no-no to many, which sets them in an arms race against spammers and social apps trying to get them from all fronts. And they get frustrated by us living in no-disturb land 24/7.

I don't know it could be solved, but I feel for them.



For sure - some folks have to unwind expectations they’ve let themselves be under around responsiveness to messages.

Feels like an education issue rather than a tech issue.. thoughts?


I think it’s cultural. Someone sends you a message and knows you likely also have your phone on you. If you don’t respond they might feel ignored.

It can be hard to set phone boundaries with work. There are certain people who get very upset if I don’t answer their phone call.




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