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When Not To Be Fast, Zip, Or Zipahdeedoodah

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Going Slow CautionA fellow blogger, a recently divorced man on Facebook told the world how with his new lady love he sent accidentally a romantic EMAIL to either a client or an Associate. Reminded me

When Not To Be Fast, Zip, Or  Zipahdeedoodah

YES, the Internet and email and text and Facebook and Twitter make things lightning quick these days.

It really is not about things STICKING on the Internet FOREVER, more like WHAT are you saying and WHO are you saying it to. Simple way to live here:

GO SLOW !!!!!

  • with your addressing
  • with your content, if emotional or angry pause hours if not days
  • with any kind of drinking. My friend Pat Kennedy calls it BWL or blogging while loopy

OK, none of us are robots and we have got mad and hit REPLY. We ALL have done it....

Just a point about growing up. STOP THAT. Who wants to regret things and ask for apologies or be totally embarassed in life? You think we would learn this eventually, just don't be so HOT BLOODED PASSIONATE with your communication UNLESS you go slowly. There. You have been warned!!

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Slow and deliberate and thoughtful. Once or twice, I've nearly fainted thinking I sent out an email to the wrong person - fortunately, my speediness wasn't punished. I'm better about it now and really "pay attention" before hitting send.

Good advice Gary.

Jun 25, 2012 08:47 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

So did you get my message about the exotic oil collection I bought for us?

 

Wait, OMG ... is this Gary Woltal's Blog?

Jun 25, 2012 08:51 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

And "Reply All" is a very easy way to be very, very embarrassed when someone reads something never ever intended for their eyes (not that I would actually know from experience....LOL )

Jun 25, 2012 09:05 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Very good advice/reminder, Gary!

Jun 25, 2012 09:42 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Sometimes we need to go one more time around the block before we speak up.

Jun 25, 2012 10:52 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Gary,

This is excellent advice! Sometimes we need to take a deep breath and count to 10 before we make a comment....I'm just saying:).

Jun 25, 2012 12:00 PM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Gary:   One time I accidentally posted a public Twitter message I thought I was texting to a private party.  When I saw the mistake by accident on my Twitter account, I immediately deleted twitter and FB from my phone....Who needs the problem!  Never figured out how this happened but never want it to happen again.  

Jun 25, 2012 01:30 PM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Gary:  Love Jason's comment (#2)!  Excellent advice to "go slow" and especially when angry, give it a few hours or days.

Jun 25, 2012 09:14 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

As always, right to the point, straight shooting and spot on advice!  Keep it coming!

Jun 25, 2012 11:38 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

I saw Jane's tweet.  That must have been one heck of a private party ;)

Jun 26, 2012 08:29 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

I like the beer mode enabled feature.  Save text for later review.  Great tip! 

Jun 27, 2012 09:20 AM