Thing 11: Instant Messaging

I use instant messaging on my iphone to be able to communicate with family members. It’s an easy way to chat if you’re in a place where it might otherwise be hard to hear…such as in a grocery store, etc. I’ve also chatted using IM on Facebook. I’ve held conversations before while cooking, checking e-mail, and instant messaging at the same time.

The downside of instant messaging…I’ve heard of instances at jobs where people are bombarded with instant messages regarding urgent matters that need immediate attention. When you get numerous instant messages all within a short time frame, it makes it difficult to prioritize, keep track of requests, etc.