CHAPTER 14Micromessages: In the Air and Everywhere
Have you ever pursued someone romantically, only to be rejected, without the word “no” ever being spoken? Maybe all you heard was how nice a guy you are, or comments of “neutral envy,” such as, “Some girl is going to be incredibly lucky to have you someday.” Letting someone down easy is a classic use of micromessaging that gets the message across, but leaves minimal collateral damage.
That message could be delivered face-to-face, over the phone, or even in voice mail and be just as effective. Micromessages are the central thread in every form of communication, including electronic communications. Our e-mails, voice mails, instant messages, phone conversations, and virtual meetings are all fully ...
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