Comments on: No reply, all OK?

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:54:00 +0000

Oh Larry, You hit me on the head again, you are so observant, I have friends that get really angry at me but I have always hated telephones, since I was little when my father (who taught me not to lie) told me to tell the person on the phone he was not there. It was very hard for my little brain to come to terms with. I have always thought that people did not want to be bothered by calls. My phone is not a part of me yet as it is for my children, my laptop and ipod are but not the phone. I can understand the frustration at not getting an instant response but I have never been quick at anything. My sister and I were talking (as I visit people rather than call them if I can) that when we write a letter we right 2 or 3 as our first thought is usually very emotional and the second we have had time to think about and the third is much better. today people send their first thought and it can be very distructive. I say slow down a bit and give time to us who are less modern.

By: kuldeep singh shah (Employee)

kuldeep singh shah (Employee) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:16:33 +0000

Hi Larry
Really a great article . Well Done !

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:53:59 +0000

Spot on Larry. I try to always reply straight away. We expect immediate responses and often forget the recipient may be busy, in a meeting or does not have their phone next to them. Before mobile phones, I do remember and we still were able to meet up with friends and family.

By: Arthur | Prepaid Plans

Arthur | Prepaid Plans — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:42:51 +0000

Instant responses can certainly be a curse. Get too used to it you expect it from anyone, friends and even your suppliers.

By: mal

mal — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:34:05 +0000

hey larry, i got my first mobile phone about 15 years ago coz i needed one as left full time work to casual work and it was a must to have a mobile in case i got offered work. i now have one of them smart phones which i only use for the occassional call, text and pics…not interested in apps and wotnot.
just a feedback on the how to get your puk number you sent, very easy to do and it worked a treat and everything is fine and dandy.
3 cheers for you larry.

By: Izzy

Izzy — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:51:01 +0000

So true Larry.. I cant even remember what life was like before the mobile phone. I do remember being a teenager in NZ tho & my sister had a “cell phone” as we call them (due to having 3kids at the time now 6) & I used to pretend to be on it to look cool