I've been thinking lately about how differently people handle their communication styles—some folks are super upfront, like "hey, I suck at texting back quickly, just a heads up," while others kinda leave you guessing. Personally, I appreciate knowing right away if someone prefers emails over texts or hates phone calls (um, guilty here). Quick poll: when you're dealing with new people (work, friends, whatever), do you prefer they openly share their communication quirks/habits or just let things unfold naturally? Curious how everyone else feels about this.
Honestly, I've found that people who openly announce their communication quirks upfront aren't always the most reliable at sticking to them. Had a client once who swore she hated phone calls and preferred emails, but then she'd call me randomly at 8 pm with a "quick question" that turned into an hour-long chat. So yeah, upfront is nice in theory, but I usually just watch how people actually behave... tends to be more accurate.
That's a fair observation. I've noticed similar patterns myself—people often have good intentions when stating their communication preferences, but real-life scenarios tend to override those initial boundaries. Still, it's helpful when someone at least tries to set expectations upfront; it gives you a baseline to work from, even if adjustments are inevitable. Ultimately, you're right—observing actual behavior usually provides the clearest picture of someone's true communication style.
