Can you hear me now?

Scheduled meetings keep us busy hopping between calls and sometimes platforms or apps. Who would have thought, work from home would be this hectic. 

 

But, it does not matter what tool or app we use for the call, what network or device we use, what subject or who we speak with; There is always one unifying and consistent question that cuts across every conversation - Can you hear me now?

 

Can you hear me now has become an integral part of our lives. Do you remember going through a 10-minute call without this coming up?   

 

Somehow, this question silences unwanted noises? The inaudible and garbled voice from the other side suddenly becomes loud and clear. Be it a lousy home Wi-Fi network, a bad Bluetooth hands-free, or even a screaming kid in the background - These words seem to fix everything. Do you recall responding negatively to this question ever? Can you hear me now probably is the loudest and clearest sounding part of most online conversations? 

 

Can you hear me now is not just an apologetic enquiry but a much bigger mind game. It is not about fixing issues but about the placebo effect of these words that makes all the difference. It is your way of showing that you care to the person who cannot hear your voice. Can you hear me now shows that you listened to the complaint. And more often than not, that is all it takes to solve an issue. 

 

Do not feel bad when your voice is not heard. Do not feel apologetic about it. Instead, feel proud because you have the elixir that can solve the problem. All you have to do is to ask confidently, 

 

Can you hear me now?