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I have perfected the slow blink. I use this when I am trying to figure out what someone is talking about that I have quite understood. It slows everything down and gives me a few moments to ponder what is going on. I'm not referring to technical clarification. I'm talking about slang and I use this slow blink with my teenagers. We caution our team members to be aware of the use of acronyms all the time. When speaking with someone, throwing out the liberal use of industry acronyms is confusing. "You know, if you don't use the TXV in the HJQ port, you are in a heap of trouble." You never want your client to have to ask what on earth you are referencing. The same can be said of slang. We have generational differences in the slang that we use. The added challenge that we don't see as often with acronyms- not understanding slang can come with judgment and criticism. Take it from my teenagers. "Seriously, Mom? You don't know what that means?". For extra shame, they will throw in an eye roll and snicker. Be aware of your language when creating rapport. The poor use of slang can derail your best efforts. If you see someone staring intently and blinking slowly, you may have to back up and provide some clarity. Check out this article from Forbes on the different generations and slang use. https://lnkd.in/gk463kTd
I wonder if there should be more internal policy on the use of slang in group Chats (ie. on teams, slack etc). I for one am often searching for the meaning of acronyms to keep up with the conversation. But then again, limiting slang in informal conversation seems like a bit of a culture-kill.
Bill Black
1y
But what about the “inner eye roll”?
That's interesting! THe slow blink...
Front End Web Developer—Team Player, Problem Solver
1ySlow blink? Sounds fascinating, can you elaborate? Oh, thank you, by the way😁