Comments on: The Real Reasons Introverts Hate Phone Calls

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:35:00 +0000

The horrible small talk and being trapped by that person on the other end is a horrible feeling. When my phone rings I literally get angry. Thankfully my wife is an extreme extrovert and gets me out and about to meet people! LOL

By: Hye Kan Chu

Hye Kan Chu — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 03:51:00 +0000

whats a real frustration is not only the suprise phone call but a suprise phone call from a boss that wants you to come into work. So not only are your thoughts interrupted but sometimes the next 8-to 10 hours of your introvert life is interrupted.

By: Hye Kan Chu

Hye Kan Chu — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 03:48:00 +0000

In reply to Shanna Dayton. good luck. I could never handle that type of job

By: Xanara

Xanara — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:49:00 +0000

yes

By: Megan Vosloo

Megan Vosloo — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:31:00 +0000

In reply to Shanna Dayton.

Me too! Somehow I ended up being the front of house at work after it had clearly been understood I was most comfortable at the back of the house, preferably in a separate room with the door closed. I need to get in touch with customers and suppliers every day and I always put the calls off for a dangerous amount of time.

The funny thing is that, once I’m on the phone, it is NEVER as bad as I thought it was going to be, but that doesn’t stop me procrastinating, no way.

Also, sometimes time is of the essence and a phone call of less than a minute can solve a problem that would have stretched out over 6-7 emails. So I don’t like them, but calls are the most efficient solution if you need to move quickly.

By: Megan Vosloo

Megan Vosloo — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:21:00 +0000

Hate hate HATE all the small talk. My solution? When the caller inevitably asks how I’m doing, I answer, “Fine thanks and what can I do for YOU?” A few people stumble but most just get straight the point, for which I am forever grateful.

By: Wendy Allen

Wendy Allen — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:55:00 +0000

I let the answer phone get the call, If it is telemarketers they hang up. I’ve trained friends and family to leave a message and I pick up if I can or want to 🙂

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:40:00 +0000

YES! Bullseye on the whole body language thing. It’s like bringing a knife to a gun fight. I feel totally ill equiped and stripped of vital information. Making the transition from the small talk to the purpose of the call is always tricky as well.

By: Shanna Dayton

Shanna Dayton — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 13:23:00 +0000

I work in inside sales/account management and I really struggle with the phone. I hate calling customers and vendors. I’ll only do it if I’m not getting a response via email. I’m currently looking to change careers and one of the main reasons is my hatred of using the phone.

By: njguy54

njguy54 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:09:00 +0000

In reply to Bluebelle7.

Video chatting has three legitimate functions:

1) Allowing grandparents to see their grandkids
2) Allowing participants in a business teleconference to check each other to make sure no one’s snoozing
3) Allowing horny people to see each other naked