Two Words :: Say Goodbye

Seth Godin has a great post titled "Saying goodbye" which is something we don't do as often as we should today, even in situations where it's expected or at least desired. It got me to thinking about technology.

We live a world where you can break up with someone by shooting off a cryptic text message (i no cu no mo) and in our Dilbert-ville work environment, with an actual telephone within easy reach or a co-worker right next door, many of us would just send an email to ask a question or request information, rather than talk. Technology offers great communication tools and efficiency is through the roof, but human interaction is somewhat of a requirement.

I find myself doing this, sending an email for information or to ask a question, when a quick phone call or stopping by someone's office is just as effective (if not more so). So I shall make it a point to interact more often than I do and use the technology a bit less. Though in this case, I cannot call each one of you, so I will just say goodbye for the moment.