-Why do I prefer asynchronous conversations, and what can I do about it?

(or in online In real lifer video/audio conversations) · harder, to disengage repeated words/phrases nervous chuckles (or just odd in the recording? may be easily, fleetingly amused) harder to have a comfortable silence (except with VO-) talk too quickly Except when topic I've written a lot about or #dug into. tech, also? → but then minimal learning group So I mostly focus on asking questions and directing conversation h Also: Buzz → Can't remember 3 details until I review notes or video (video/audio not so fun because I have to listen to myself) Training-giving test/ • commitment practise · • no editing? spilling over } slow down and say less after mentally planning? Need to remember in the moment Even with people I've known for a while..... Why fast? Because I want to finish quickly and get feedback 0 a Because I want to get back to hearing from then Because I've internalized what People said of → (even friends) my voice Might find mindfulness or training useful. Possible benefits: Mentoring Conversations, other chats Podcasts & screencasts (1 • Meetups? (I help org. a few) Deal with weaknesses or focus on strengths? Twitty Oct 31, 2013' Async: blog posts/comments exact, IM, IRC, texternal what if I focused b 3 one-on-one training works well. (Because I know what I want to say?) D . Skip filler words Structure work in silence Good breathing Wait is ok ок Voluntary Easy to go Someone to do interviews? with manageable Not forums much maybe because it's outside my blog and will get forgotten? save for Maybe asking questions worst-case: b learn more slowly I have a smaller impact we lose what others know more on this? D Mostly serendipitous Conversations with other geeks •W- does okay Best-case: Fewer awkward chats Gothers can podcast