The one message I do not like to receive
Is “Thank You”-and before you perceive
Me as an antisocial human, please hear me out
While expressing gratitude exemplifies politeness, no doubt
A “Thank You” message rarely adds value to the conversation
But increases message fatigue by adding another notification
When this superfluous message shows up on call at night
Annoyance at this polite interruption I have to fight..
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A sincere “Thank You” is invaluable in a face-to-face conversation
But when included on a digital platform, it impedes efficient communication
In a world where our attention is already fragmented
Avoiding unnecessary messages should be the strategy implemented
Because each time the phone pings, you have to divert
Your attention for a brief moment before it reverts
To the task at hand, this happens often
Adding to the overwhelming digital burden
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Let me rephrase my argument to state
That in digital communication, it is more polite to eliminate
“Thank You” messages that digital clutter increase
At least at work, my thank-you messages have ceased
Passion...unbridled 