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Patrin · 05-01-2011, 09:34 AM

I usually interact with 4 or 5 real people at the office, face to face, usually just exchanging polite pleasantries, etc. Any real-work interaction gets done on the phone, usually with the same 2 people, who are my direct reports (from whom I am geographically unable to interact with face-to-face). We use the phone because it's often quicker and easier than composing a lengthy email and to make decisions that need to be made right away.

But then there is the weekly staff meeting, around a real conference table, that takes place as well. So some days, real-world interaction is a whopping 8 to 10 people.

Online interaction is 6 to 10 people on a daily basis at the office, including our interoffice IM system. 3 or 4 people via personal email.

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Patrin Upright Location: USA	I usually interact with 4 or 5 real people at the office, face to face, usually just exchanging polite pleasantries, etc. Any real-work interaction gets done on the phone, usually with the same 2 people, who are my direct reports (from whom I am geographically unable to interact with face-to-face). We use the phone because it's often quicker and easier than composing a lengthy email and to make decisions that need to be made right away. But then there is the weekly staff meeting, around a real conference table, that takes place as well. So some days, real-world interaction is a whopping 8 to 10 people. Online interaction is 6 to 10 people on a daily basis at the office, including our interoffice IM system. 3 or 4 people via personal email. Last edited by Patrin; 05-01-2011 at 09:38 AM..