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--- vikings:communication_robustness_principle [2026/04/13 07:41] – [General hygiene and etiquette] thum
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   * [[https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc760|RFC 760: DoD standard Internet Protocol]]
   * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robustness_principle|Robustness principle]]
+guidelines.  We invite everyone, especially those associated with us, to contribute comments to help improve these guidelines.
+======= Choosing the right medium =======
+Choose the right medium for the message: use phone for urgent conversations, IRC/chat for quick coordination, and email for decisions, documentation, and external communication.
 ====== Email ======
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 ====== IRC & other text-based chat systems ======
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+  * Assume messages are persistent and public: Treat IRC messages like written records, not casual speech.
+  * Use threads or context: Don't drop short messages without context – make clear what you're referring to.
+  * Respect response times: IRC is not always real-time; don't expect immediate answers.
+  * Keep the same tone standards as in email: the sarcasm and jargon rules apply here too.
+  * Use the right channel: Stay on topic per channel; off-topic discussions belong elsewhere.
 ====== Phone ======
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+  * Identify yourself immediately: Start the call with your name and organisation (e.g. "This is [Firstname] [Lastname] from [Association]").
+  * Ask if it's a good time: Before diving in, confirm the other person can talk.
+  * Give your full attention: No multitasking – distracted listening is more obvious on the phone than you think.
+  * Summarise at the end: Confirm what was discussed and what the next steps are.
+  * Follow up in writing: For decisions or action items, send a brief written summary after the call.
+  * Consider time zones and availability before calling.
-======= Branding =======
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