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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Phone calls still assume the people on the receiving end are attached to a desk. (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Why couldn't this call be an email? Why would you call, when you know that you are near indistinguishable from spam calls about Microsoft services and Nigerian princes?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

as another commenter said, imagine if when you wanted to talk to someone you begin banging aggressively on their desk screaming "TALK TO ME TALK TO ME". thats what letting calls control your attention does

so you can message first thanks :3

[–] [email protected] -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Dear Sir / Madame I am writing to inform you of a fire at 123 Carrington Road. Looking forward to meeting you. Yours Truly Morris Moss

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

why are you contacting me instead of the fire department

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

Oh, so if there's a fire in the building I should quietly slip a note under your door and assume you got it?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

How often does a fire break out next to you? You make it sound like it's a daily occurrence.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

If I didn't hear the fire alarm, I certainly won't hear your call.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

you have the concept of a phone down but not a fire alarm

[–] [email protected] -4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

So you admit that I'm the one with the correct concept of a phone?

Also the fire alarm battery was dead, and the entire thing was an analogy anyway.

Either way out of courtesy, I will retire from this battle of wits; it appears you've come unarmed.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

there are very few situations that require me to use my voice over the phone. the fact you had to tack on that all of the fire alarms in my house were dead to your little hypothetical shows that its a silly concept to begin with

i only pick up for family, because they know i only pick up for emergencies (havent gotten a unannounced call in years). and for my job while i am ln the clock, expected to be available