Your hello and your question can travel together. Send them in one message so I know where this conversation is going.
Hello + a little context + your question. A hello opens the door. A question tells me why you’re here.
Same question. Two ways to ask.
01 The waiting game
Phoebe Buffay10:00 AM
Hey Joey!
4 minutes later…
Joey Tribbiani10:04 AM
Hey! What’s up?
Phoebe Buffay10:05 AM
I’m bringing my guitar to Central Perk. What time do I go on?
Five minutes later, the question finally arrives.
02 All in one message
Phoebe Buffay10:00 AM
Hey Joey! I’m bringing my guitar to Central Perk. What time do I go on?
Joey Tribbiani10:04 AM
Seven. I’ll save you a seat. And maybe a muffin.
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Same friendly hello. One less round trip.
Phoebe Buffay10:06 AM
Leave a little note. I’ll find it when I’m back. Send the details now, and I can reply even if you’ve wandered off. Conversations don’t need everyone in the same place at the same time.
“Hey Joey! I’m bringing my guitar to Central Perk. What time do I go on?”