Assumption Quote by George Carlin
“The worst thing about e-mail is that you can’t interrupt the other person. You have to read the whole thing and then e-mail them back, pointing out all their mistakes and faulty assumptions. It’s frustrating and it’s time-consuming. God bless phone calls.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy Routine, “You Are All Diseased”, 1999
Email’s asynchronous nature forces full reading before response, making correction tedious; phone calls are more efficient.
In simple terms: Email is slow and cumbersome; calls are quicker.
Key Takeaway
Prefer direct conversation for quick feedback.
Themes
communication
technology
efficiency
Mood
frustrated
humorous
Type
comedic
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- customer service
- personal disputes
- remote collaboration
Key Concepts
digital etiquette
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- When is email preferable to a call?
- How can we improve digital communication?
A Different Perspective
Phone calls may be intrusive or unavailable.
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