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Why try and sell through emails? It's purt near impossible. I was in auto sales for a while, and 98% of the time, email leads never went anywhere anyways.
Well, I work in inside sales. So usually when we get leads a lot of times there are phone numbers, and an email address is required. If they don't leave a phone number, and you can't find their business online, then you're stuck with emails. For the ones that have phone numbers I definitely call, because you're right, you have a better chance of getting the sale. But, when I've called several times and they don't answer me, it's frustrating that they don't have the set to tell me over the phone that they are not interested. And it annoys me, that when I respond to the objection, that they hide behind their email they won't tell you why.
My daughter has to have the latest phone. She is a world class texter. She is also a Facebook guru. I used to have to get on her about her social skills (especially around adults). She seemed very shy and could barely put an intelligent sentence together to answer a direct question. I've always been fairly outgoing and would often strike up a conversation just standing in line at the grocery store. I couldn't understand how she was so different. I've come to realize that all this technology is having an impact on how young adults interact in the real world.
My daughter is now working as a server at a restaurant. She has to interact now and I've noticed she is outgoing and talkative (some times too much). Many have commented on how engaging she is now. Many tend to think it is just a growing up thing but I tend to think otherwise.
I'm young, but sometimes I hate the new tech trends. Twittering and texting is so useless. And don't say "but what about emergencies?" because most of the time twits and texts aren't used for emergencies, just to blabber and gossip about nothing. Email is ok, and is a heck of a lot quicker than regular mail () but I would rather used email for "important" stuff and not only as a way to talk to people. Especially since I hardly check it.
Someone mentioned the younger generations disconnection with society, because of technology. Tell me why text messaging and email are so bad? I can text or email 10 people the same thing and wait for a response, faster than I can ever hope to call those same 10 people and get a response...
Thoughts?
There is nothing wrong with it, as long it it isn't the ONLY way you communicate effectively. Texting and typing just cannot completely replace a face to face conversation.
There is nothing wrong with it, as long it it isn't the ONLY way you communicate effectively. Texting and typing just cannot completely replace a face to face conversation.
aveo, I use a 3 year old blackberry that i inherited from my wife with a cracked screen and an iffy trackball over a year ago, i JUST NOW ordered a 9$ replacement track ball lol. It's nice to text with since i have big fingers, but i also use a cheapy sprint flip phone for work too... whatever gets the job done.. i have no need for any of that either, but where's the problem with someone using it if they want it, right?
I guess need and want are two different things, some people, like my ex brother inlaw has to have the newest electro gadget, need it or not.
Believe me, if I could have all of the newest gadgets, and gizmos I certainly would. But I certainly don't need them. Furthermore, there is nothing I hate worse than when your computer crashes, or your email freezes up! Drives me crazy!
Many people who rely solely on texting/tweeting for interaction seem to have an inability to do so on a personal level. This can be seen carrying over into the workforce as people enter employment, and carry this lack of basic social skills with them. I work with a lot of people who spend much of their time on Facebook and their phones, but are nearly inadequate when dealing face-to-face-with otehr employees or with customers. I know I'm not the only one who's complained of this.
As others have said, technology itself isn't bad but it's not the only method of communication that exists-and it's a poor replacement.
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) but I would rather used email for "important" stuff and not only as a way to talk to people. Especially since I hardly check it.
