Unnecessary pleasantries waste time and effort in task-based conversations. In the No Hello Club we never start a request for information or help with a useless phrase like "Hello".
If someone has shared this with you or has this link in their profile, it means they won't be offended if you skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point. Do still be polite, and feel free to have social conversations!
Consider this conversation:
Hello
Hi!
How are you?
I'm alright, thanks.
Can I ask you a question?
Sure.
Awesome! My question is ...
Ah, the answer is ...
Damn, it was that simple. Thanks so much!
To get the answer it took nine messages. With each message adding significant delay thanks to context-switching.
The most effective method of asking the question? Just ask the question!
Hello, I hope you are doing well!
I have a
question, I hope you don't mind: the question ...
I'm good, thanks for asking. No worries, the answer is ...
Damn, it was that simple. Thanks so much!
Being succinct and effective does not have to be rude,
it demonstrates respect for the
other person's time.