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To not like impromptu calls on MS Teams?

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AlertBird · 28/02/2025 19:42

I really dislike when people randomly call me on Teams without any warning. A quick message first would be nice! It always feels intrusive, especially when I’m in the middle of something or not in the right headspace for a call.

AIBU to find this annoying? Do most people just answer, or do you ignore and pretend you’re away?

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AlertBird · 28/02/2025 19:49

CrispEater2000 · 28/02/2025 19:46

We tend to send a message first to check, or better still get it booked in as a meeting even if it is short notice.

Same here, I’m used to this etiquette, which is why it throws me off when people don’t do it!

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FilthyforFirth · 28/02/2025 19:48

God its the work equivalent of never answering your front door... Of course you should expect calls during your work day.

People are odd.

GuffyTheDustBuster · 28/02/2025 19:48

I'm old school and ring if you're showing as available. You can decline the call. Otherwise you should have DND on.

MrsPeterHarris · 28/02/2025 19:46

ClearFruit · 28/02/2025 19:44

I mean, in years gone by, I had a phone on my desk. There was no warning that that was about to ring. Surely Teams is just the same. Why object to a call? You're at work after all. Just answer it, pretty sure that's what you're paid to do. Honestly everyone is so coddled these days. 20 years ago can you imagine telling your boss you needed a warning before somebody rang you? For God's sake.

This!

CrispEater2000 · 28/02/2025 19:46

We tend to send a message first to check, or better still get it booked in as a meeting even if it is short notice.

Hellohah · 28/02/2025 19:45

Is not just like people calling you on a phone?
It is for me as Teams has replaced phones and I no longer have one (for work). Nobody ever messaged me to ask if they could ring before.

AllTheBestUsernamesHaveBeenTaken · 28/02/2025 19:45

It’s tricky because some people might not see the message, but might receive the call. What happens if the call is missed? I’m not sure why someone would pretend to be busy when expecting a call?

CrispyK · 28/02/2025 19:44

YABU - it’s the wfh equivalent of someone coming over to your desk. In normal work hours you should just be prepared to receive calls from people IMO.
If you’re doing something that needs a period of extended concentration you should mark your status as busy or do not disturb.

ClearFruit · 28/02/2025 19:44

I mean, in years gone by, I had a phone on my desk. There was no warning that that was about to ring. Surely Teams is just the same. Why object to a call? You're at work after all. Just answer it, pretty sure that's what you're paid to do. Honestly everyone is so coddled these days. 20 years ago can you imagine telling your boss you needed a warning before somebody rang you? For God's sake.