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Relationships

Explain when you cannot reply

The other person knows timing and an urgent channel.

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Done when

The other person knows timing and an urgent channel.

The other person knows timing and an urgent channel.

Who this is for

People coordinating contact; this is not continuous monitoring.

Why this matters

Reply timing is clearer without guessing.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Identify periods when replying is inconvenient, such as work or rest.
  2. Say when you expect to check messages without promising instant replies.
  3. Agree a channel for necessary matters and review it if overused.

Evidence and references

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Last reviewed: · Version 2