Once I get something in my head I want it done. Two weeks ago I sent one of my lecturers an email with a query, and he still hasn't replied. How long should I wait before I follow it up with a phone call?
I can understand it depends on the circumstances (some may not be in office, some maybe ill etc) but there are some people who will only reply if you send them another email reminding them. And with the possibility of accessing email remotely, no one really has an excuse not to check their email at least once a day, especially when that is the mode of correspondence that they have promised.
How long do you wait to follow up an unanswered email? And what is the average time you take to answer an email?
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I have a very quick turn around time and if I don't get an answer in like 2 days, i forget i ever sent the email! i have very little respect for people who don't follow up, whatever the reason may be.
Nags,
True say. Thanks for dropping by.
Well I rang him up and apparently he was on holiday, and just got back. I suppose they need to seperate their work and home life, so maybe they don't check work related emails when they are off. I suppose that does makes sense. But I think an automated message should be set up in that case to let people know they are away.
I have the bad habit of forgetting unreplied emails too :$. But if its really important, I'd give a ring :) definitely.
Like your blog. Good going!
Uni,
Thanks for dropping by :)
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