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The Mic Is On: We're Talking Online and Offline Cultures

July 7, 2009 by Liz Leave a Comment

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

It’s Not a Another Life …

When go to another country, when we talk on the telephone, we don’t say that we’re not in real life. But somehow we’ve started thinking that because we’re using our minds to connect online, we’re not in the real world. It’s a different culture with different rules that’s all.

  • How does trust work differently in different cultures?
  • How is coming online like going to another country?
  • How do you figure out who’s good and who is not in different cultures?
  • What makes relationships faster online?
  • What makes relationships misfire in person, on the phone, and on the Internet?
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And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring example links.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
image: sxc.hu
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Comments

  1. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Liz, loving your new banner!

    Reply
  2. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Glenda!
    Yeah it was time to retire the “astrology” header!!

    Reply
  3. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    ;)A new header to match the new you?

    Reply
  4. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Ah Glenda,
    Lots changing around here. Bringing you with me. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  5. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Question: can I insert a pic into a comment? I took one just for today.

    Reply
  6. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Woo, what other changes?

    Reply
  7. Becky McCray says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Howdy! What an interesting topic. Very thought provoking.

    Reply
  8. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Glenda, yeah but it’s difficult. Email to me if you really want it here. Otherwise, it’s probably easier to twitpic is and insert the link.

    Reply
  9. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Hey Becky!

    I’ve been watching the two cultures slowly move together since SOBCon08. We ain’t nearly there yet.

    People still seem to think this isn’t real life. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Be right back. Need to upload a pic to Flickr.

    Reply
  11. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Ah Glenda,
    Four SOBCon Hands-On Conferences in the works … One for Associations in DC soon. Meeting with the Association for Speech and Hearing.

    Reply
  12. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Hey Becky,
    What’s the difference between your two sxsw panel submissions?

    Reply
  13. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Wow, you’re ambitious, Liz!

    Reply
  14. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Yeah, Glenda,
    Naturally I have help and I know how now … and these are one day events.

    Reply
  15. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Ok, if this link works – http://www.flickr.com/photos/8684493@N02/3699767854/ – I saw this and had to share it here tonight.

    Reply
  16. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Hi everyone. I’ve never seen it as two different worlds. I guess because I’ve always spent so much of my career in high tech?

    Reply
  17. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    #15 Perfect Glenda. LOL

    Reply
  18. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Love that pix, Glenda!

    Reply
  19. Becky McCray says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Liz,
    Panel 1 is How did this Happen? I’m in business! – That’s targeted at people who have just started or are just about to start a business and need a checklist to get going.

    Panel 2 is Escape! Live where you want. – It’s for anyone who wants to take working remotely to a new level, and live where ever they want. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  20. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Great topic Liz.

    When it comes to offline, people always take about the “first” impression and the importance of it. In fact there is a cliche that “you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression.”

    This was all fine before the online and social media world.

    With the social media in full force, what we are leaving behind is a “zeroth impression” – an impression that will pre-suppose what the first impression might be. Everything that you write (a blog post, a comment, a review) is making a statement (almost permanently) and adding up towards your zeroth impression.

    A related blog post on the topic is here:
    http://www.lifebeyondcode.com/2008/04/06/ways-to-distinguish-yourself-185-pay-attention-to-your-zeroth-impression/

    So my point is that the online and offline worlds are more intermixed than what it appears at the surface. Your online impressions (zeroth impressions) will vastly influence the expectations during an offline meeting and vice versa.

    Have a great evening all of you.

    Best,
    Rajesh

    Reply
  21. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hiya!
    I guess you know which panel I belong on and which on describes what most folks think of when I walk in the room. heh heh

    Reply
  22. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Do you consider people you ‘talk to’ via email but have never met to be offline or online? I have dozens of people I’ve been talking to via email for half a decade but have never met in person. I still feel like I know them, and I’m sure they feel the same.

    Reply
  23. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    I have another pic, but unfortunately I cut off his head. “Cold n hot treats” would have been the perfect title. Oh well.

    What’s the topic? πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  24. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Congrats on the SOBCon road show, Liz!

    Reply
  25. Becky McCray says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Like I said before, the moment of submission is such a hopeful point. It’s all a rollercoaster ride from there till they finally turn me down! πŸ˜€

    Reply
  26. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Hi Raj!
    Always love the thought you bring to a discussion. I’m thinking that your zeroth impression can happen before or after, but the mixing effect is everlasting.

    Reply
  27. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    #22
    Mary,
    My feelings exactly. The same happens with the telephone … I suspect most everyone has known someone on the phone long before meeting that person.

    Reply
  28. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    … and it’s always so funny when you meet them in person – they never look like you pictured in your mind (unless you’ve actually seen their picture)

    Reply
  29. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    So true Liz. I can’t believe that we had not met in person until the last SOBCon but I felt that we knew each other for a long time.

    Like Mary McRae mentioned above, you can continue to build online relationships for a long time before you meet someone in person.

    After that the first impression is so (positively) prejudiced that it will be GREAT.

    Cheers,
    Rajesh

    Reply
  30. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    #25
    This year, Becky, we should rally a crowd to vote it up!!

    Reply
  31. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    If you present yourself differently online vs offline, what happens when you actually meet someone from the ‘other world’? And what would the person you’re meeting think of the different you?

    Reply
  32. Becky McCray says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Liz, last year, the SXSW panel voting went off while I was on safari. Maybe not the greatest plan on my part.

    Reply
  33. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Look at the date on this, Mr. Setty …

    https://www.successful-blog.com/1/a-5-part-interview-with-rajesh-setty/

    Reply
  34. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    #20 Hi Raj. Do you really think the first impression is different whether online or offline? I’ll have to check out your post πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  35. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    #31

    Mary, what I have observed is that if you know someone for a long time online, (except for the physical appearances) they almost match your expectations in personality and behavior.

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  36. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    #32
    No panel appearance at sxsw is worth rescheduling a safari.

    You can quote me. heh heh

    Reply
  37. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    #35 absolutely! It’s the phyiscal appearance that always gets me.

    Reply
  38. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    #31 Good question, Mary. Its like, “Are the two me’s congruent? “

    Reply
  39. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    #33

    Wow.. time flies Liz πŸ™‚

    Best,
    Raj

    Reply
  40. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Hey Liz, Glenda, Becky, Mary and anyone else I missed!

    Reply
  41. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Although there are people I have had a working relationship with that I wasn’t particularly fond of; and then got to interract with them in a social situation (after no longer working for the same company) and discovered he wasn’t such a bad guy after all πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  42. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    #34

    Mary, in the offline world, the first impression is probably in one dimension – based on the setting and context (is it a casual meeting, dinner, conference etc..)

    In the online world, the zeroth impression is a medley of a number of things (LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube – they all speak different stories of the same person)

    Their comments and discussions add color to the personality.

    So the more time you spend online with the person, the richer the zeroth impression – more granular.

    My $.02 of course.

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  43. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    #41 I guess I’m tired – got my singulars and plurals all mixed up on that last one. Any English majors around? Mea culpa.

    Reply
  44. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Hey Joe!
    How the heck are you?!!

    Reply
  45. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    #42 Oh I like that Raj!

    Reply
  46. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Hi Mary,
    Work … now THERE’s another culture!!

    Reply
  47. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Mixing online and offline sometimes can be quite difficult.
    Take for example, if I offer you all a Klondike here, you have to run to your refridg to get the real thing to taste it.
    Anyway, Here! Catch! Klondikes for All! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  48. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Hey Liz, I am the Heck Fine.

    Reply
  49. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    [running to my refrigerator]

    Reply
  50. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Liz,

    Offtopic but sort of related request. Can you ask someone to implement threading on your comments – like Disqus or something.

    I love the Open Mic but sometimes my bird brain can’t handle moving back and forth to catch up with all the fun πŸ™‚

    Best,
    Raj

    Reply
  51. Becky McCray says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Joe, I’ll take that Klondike bar!

    Reply
  52. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    #47

    Joe, where should we send our mailing addresses. I got them virtually (online) but would also love them physically (offline)

    πŸ˜‰

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  53. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    #48
    Delighted to hear that! You are my hero and the original open comment guy.

    Reply
  54. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    #46 absolutely. But when you work from home and virtually everything you do is either via teleconference, web conference, email, or chat (and sometimes twitter) it’s impossible (at least for me) to maintain separate personas. You get all of me πŸ™‚

    Reply
  55. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Wait I missed it! Joe, are you handing out Klondikes? Toss one in the direction of NH, would you please?

    Reply
  56. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Here Becky, don’t drop it! πŸ˜‰
    Raj, I think you’d be better getting the real thing at the store, I think they would melt using Snail Mail. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  57. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Hey Joe, missed you last week! Klondikes are in #15.

    Reply
  58. Becky McCray says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Thanks, Joe!

    Have to drop out early, so I can help my husband repair a windmill.

    Have a great discussion, everyone!

    Reply
  59. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    ** wets finger & sticks it in the air for wind direction, lookes towards the Northeast, THROWS! **
    Catch, Mary!

    Reply
  60. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Hey Glenda, I checked #15 & 16 etc, ALL GONE! πŸ™

    Reply
  61. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Ok, on a semi-serious note.
    I am starting a Forum & Blog for Baby Boomers very soon, almost have things set up.
    Would that be a good way to connect some of the offline world with the online world?

    Reply
  62. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Sorry Joe. How’s the book coming?

    Reply
  63. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    So do you suppose that Internet culture in two different nations is more the same than the offline cultures in the same two nations are?

    Reply
  64. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    #59 Joe you should try out for the Red Sox. Perfect.

    #58 Becky – a windmill? really? wow.

    Reply
  65. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Joe,
    Your boomer forum sounds outstanding and yes I do think that will be an integral group to connect online and offline officially. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  66. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    #61

    On the Baby Boomer blog, I would love to connect you to the founder of
    http://www.boomer411.com

    You both will enjoy talking..

    Please let me know if you are interested.

    Best,
    Raj

    Reply
  67. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Glenda, been done for a while now, no sales, but plenty of views.
    Liz, totally different worlds, online there is more in common than there is offline, too much cultural divide.

    Reply
  68. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Liz, eg Iran-U.S.

    Reply
  69. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    #63 oh good question Liz! I think the people that I come in contact with who are all high-tech geeks like myself share a common internet culture that’s probably very different from their local social culture. But geeks are a culture unto themselves anyway. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  70. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    #63 Pondering… Maybe, because being an Internet culture, that’s a slightly more specific group, so more commonalities I’d guess. Why do you ask, Liz?

    Reply
  71. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Raj, that sounds like a great idea, could be mutually beneficial. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  72. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Hey Liz, i just noticed that you have a MIC in front of you in the new header.
    How Appropriate! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  73. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    #71

    Joe, will you please send me an email with your contact details. Will make the connection soon.

    My email is at:
    http://www.rajeshsetty.com/about/contact/

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  74. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Cool Raj, I’ll em you tomorrow. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  75. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    #70
    because I’m Chief Curiosity Officer!

    Reply
  76. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    #70 Of course, silly me!

    Reply
  77. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Hi folks! I’ve got a slew of friends who I’ve met via blogging and who are just as great in person. How great is the internet?

    Reply
  78. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Glenda,
    I love it when you’re silly.

    Reply
  79. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Hey –Deb!

    Welcome to my night on the town. heh heh

    Reply
  80. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    #77

    On a lighter note, Internet is the same Deb, you are great to use the Internet right πŸ™‚

    The tools are available for everyone but only few people use it to build long-term relationships πŸ™‚

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  81. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    When relating online, where its often the written word, do you find its too easy for people misinterpret what was intended, which can result in miscommunication, hurt feelings, etc?

    Reply
  82. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Hey –Deb
    Want a Klondike?

    Reply
  83. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    #78 Thanks Liz! πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  84. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Glenda, I’ve found it is pretty much the same as offline…
    If you have a real conversation and talk about whatever it is, you can usually work things out.

    Reply
  85. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    #81
    Glenda,
    I sure haven’t found as many misinterpretations of what I said as some might expect. Usually they seem to be on purpose by folks who just want to find things wrong.

    Reply
  86. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    I’d love a Klondike … and, since it’s virtual, it won’t even bother my asthma. (Score!)

    Reply
  87. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    You can get a few hundred knit-bloggers together and it’s instant chemistry, big hugs, and chatter/connection right away. Huge fun.

    Reply
  88. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    #84 But isn’t there a time delay with online where things can fester or go unresolved?

    Reply
  89. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Heya Liz!

    Howdy Everyone!

    Reply
  90. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    #85 Yes, there’s always those who look for the negative.

    Reply
  91. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Chris Cree!
    Congratulations on your own tv stations!!

    Reply
  92. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    #84, sure it’s possible, but if it is important then you can always use e-mail, DM on Twitter etc.
    Where there’s a will there is a way.

    Reply
  93. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I know it’s probably hard to believe but I’ve already had my fill of Klondike Bars today. Lisa brought home a bunch of the Whitehouse Cherry. Mmmm…

    Reply
  94. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks Liz! It’s been a crazy day.

    I see that you’ve started doing video too. I like what you’re doing there.

    Reply
  95. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    By the way have y’all seen the new Klondike Bar site?

    http://www.klondikebar.com/

    Way cool!

    Reply
  96. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Eh, Chris,
    I just figured I should do something with the fact that folks keep saying the like my voice … and besides I have a new haircut. πŸ™‚

    Thank you!

    Reply
  97. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Hey Chris,
    Congrats on your TV show.

    Reply
  98. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    #81 I do think it’s easier to be misunderstood when you only have the written word. With phone you have voice inflection, and in person you get body language as well. I try to be careful in what I write, and use emoticons as appropriate.

    Reply
  99. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Chris, Congrats on the TV show.

    However, I missed reading about it.

    Link?

    Best,
    Raj

    Reply
  100. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Chris,
    How has your offline changed now that you’re online and growing a business like crazy?

    Reply
  101. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    #87 same with quilters πŸ™‚ The most fun is when you end up realizing you live fairly close together and have a meetup. Or you meet them at a quilt show or such. I have 6 close friends – we all met online. And now have pajama parties. Our kids (all grown) think we’re hysterical; our husbands are glad to see us go πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  102. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    #98

    Glenda, Mary

    Emoticons have helped me a ton. Since people can’t read emotions in the written word, emoticons act as the tie-breakers πŸ™‚

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  103. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Chris–a tv show? That’s fantastic!

    Reply
  104. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Thanks Joe. Thanks Raj.

    It’s really just a video site, not an actual TV show. πŸ™‚ You can just click my name.

    I’m rebranding with video.

    Reply
  105. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    #92 Long story short: a tight knit online group, very close etc – things were said and misinterpreted etc – sadly the group fell apart. There are still hurt feelings years later. I’m not sure what the solution is.

    Reply
  106. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Hi Chris,

    Congrats on the new show. I did see something about it on twitter but haven’t had a chance to check it out yet.

    Reply
  107. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I just bought a dot tv domain is all.

    Reply
  108. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I like the topic tonight, Liz. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that the same networking principles apply to social media as they do in the local small business chamber event.

    For some reason people thing the way to network is totally different. But people are people, regardless of whether they are online or off.

    Reply
  109. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    #105 I have seen it happen. I have seen huge mailing lists split into two because someone offended someone else. In the situations I’m familiar with, though, hurtful words were said; I don’t think it was a ‘misinterpretation.’ They may have been taken too personally, but the same thing happens in families too. My mother was one of 4; the only girl. She was always trying to patch things up between whatever brothers weren’t speaking to each other at the moment. And it went on for years.

    Reply
  110. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Chris, I’ve used Videos mostly for the weekend wrap up post on Saturdays.
    Mostly because I like doing them more than being useful at this point. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  111. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    #105

    One solution is to knit that group by one by one. It takes time but if the rewards are big enough, the investment may be worth it.

    I am sure that not everyone had a problem with everyone. So, if a small sub-set of people make up their mind, you could try to resurrect it.

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  112. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    #108 But I’m really shy when it comes to something like a chamber event. I’m comfortable in my own ‘territory’ and can be extremely sociable at a geek gathering or with customers in my restaurant, but feel I have nothing in common/nothing worthwhile to say at a business gathering.

    Reply
  113. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    I figure that people are people, whether they’re on the other side of a keyboard and computer screen or not.

    Reply
  114. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    #107 Well you make it sound so simple. You still have to record the videos. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  115. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    #111 great suggestion, Raj.

    Reply
  116. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Hi strangers! Glad to see this Tuesday night tradition continues strong

    Reply
  117. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Hey Tim, Liz & Chris have their own TV shows, are you going to do a “Cops” version on your blog? πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  118. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    #105
    Glenda,
    Years later … that’s sad. Also says something about people’s ability to forgive. Apparently someone died from what was said?

    Reply
  119. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I get that, Joe. Videos are still a bit of work for me. But people prefer to get their content in that form and it’s not about me so… I make videos now.

    Mary, I’m a total introvert by nature. It has taken me a long time to appear comfortable in big group settings. I’m not. But I can at least act like I am.

    The key is to get out there and do it more. The more you do it the less uncomfortable you will be.

    Reply
  120. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    #111,
    Raj,
    That was a beautiful thought. Maybe the group was really bored with each other and looking for a reason to go their own ways?

    Reply
  121. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Heya Tim!

    Reply
  122. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Poll:
    Where are you sitting right now, enjoying the conversation (online of course)?
    I’m sitting out on my patio, with the tiki lights burning brightly. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  123. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Tim!
    Will there be dancing tonight?

    Reply
  124. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Hellooooooooo everyone! Greetings from Christie Lake via slow internet. Been a while since I’ve been here! How are you all?

    Reply
  125. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Very cool, Liz and Chris

    Joe – I’ve had my share of producing a cops video… been there, done that six years ago… was a blast

    Reply
  126. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Mary,
    I’m learning that if I forget that the room is full, it’s a whole lot easier to talk to one person at a time. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  127. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    I thought Miss Glenda and I would do a moonwalk in honor of MJ

    Reply
  128. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Mary – listen to Liz… she is the undisputed champ of working a room – real or virtual

    Reply
  129. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I’m sitting on the floor in my bedroom, which is where my computer is. Leaning against the ottoman of the comfy chair which I almost never actually sit in–because this way, my dog can come sit right next to me if he wants to!

    Reply
  130. Rajesh Setty says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    #121

    Yes Liz. That is definitely a possibility.

    I am also thinking that it would be great for people to dissolve a group with a good note so that if a sub-set of them join another group someday, there are no ill-feelings carried over.

    Just a thought.

    Cheers,
    Raj

    Reply
  131. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    #119 Thanks Chris, you’re right.

    Reply
  132. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    I’m sitting in my office. Still. It has been a long day. Started at 5 AM & it’s nearly 10. Barely had potty breaks. πŸ™‚

    My brain is fuzzy enough I should probably disconnect and unwind a little before I go to sleep.

    Reply
  133. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Thanks Raj & Mary for the follow on Twitter, I guess I should be a bit more active, huh?

    Reply
  134. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    #126 Great suggestion Liz!

    Reply
  135. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Chris, you definitely have the knack of appearing comfy in big groups!

    Reply
  136. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Karen, That’s with years of practice. And a bunch of acting lessons. My acting coach truly is brilliant.

    Reply
  137. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Karen – it’s been a while… anything new with Steak n Shake?

    Reply
  138. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    [off topic] Darrell just came home. He landed an unexpected [tho hoped for] casual computer instructor position!

    Reply
  139. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Tim, hi there. Yes, settled out of court and they are making some positive changes as a result. Good ending to it.

    Reply
  140. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    #136
    Chris you also have the ability to look big in comfy groups. Just sayin’ πŸ™‚ heh heh

    Reply
  141. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    #138 Congrats to Darrell.

    Reply
  142. Chris Cree says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Seriously. I need to shut down. Just spent like 40 seconds staring at my phone. And I don’t know why.

    Thanks for the Klondikes! Good night all.

    Reply
  143. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Glends, that sound ON topic to me, computers(online) and instructor (offline)
    Perfectg match if you ask me.
    Oh, and tell Darrell, congrats… πŸ™‚

    Reply
  144. Mary McRae says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Good night Chris. I need to bid farewell as well – still have some work to get done before I can call it a day. Thanks as always Liz!

    Reply
  145. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Karen!

    So glad to see you! Did you see #11?

    Reply
  146. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Glenda, hugs, girl and congrats to Darrell!

    Reply
  147. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Nite Chris, you need to bright eyed and bushiy tailed for the camera tomorrow πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  148. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Wow, Liz, that’s great! What will you be doing with the Speech and Hearing Association?

    Reply
  149. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Hey Mr T! And Karen!

    Reply
  150. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Glenda,
    Please tell Darrell that I said he’s HOT!!

    Reply
  151. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    G’night Chris

    Glad to hear it Karen! Now we don’t have to boycott Steak n Shake any more… family will be thrilled.

    Reply
  152. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Hello Miss Glenda… got time for a quick dance? Congrats to “da man” on his new instructor gig!

    Reply
  153. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    LOL Tim, that’s right, go get a milkshake!

    Reply
  154. --Deb says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Okay, I’m shutting down now, too. I have blog posts to write!

    Reply
  155. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Karen … 18 month boycott of S&S on your behalf has not made me popular with the family!

    Reply
  156. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    #150 Liz, “No I’m not. πŸ˜‰ And hello.”

    Reply
  157. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Hi Karen,
    We’re doing an event in DC
    SOBCon Hands-on Associations. I’m going there to talk about that.

    Reply
  158. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Definitely, Mr T!

    Reply
  159. Timothy Johnson says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    OK all… I need to spend some time with the kiddos… g’night all

    Reply
  160. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Okay you guys, next week we’re playing the backyard … bring your swim suits, bats and balls, and mischief. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  161. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    #156
    Darn, Glenda.
    I thought I’d catch you silly again. heh heh

    Reply
  162. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    #160 Liz, you mean I get to be silly without getting in trouble?! πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  163. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Whether online or off
    A Friend is a Friend

    I’ve learned from the Best
    Just do not pretend

    If you are really true Online or off
    on Real Friends you can always depend

    Burma Shave

    Nite Liz
    Nite All

    Reply
  164. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Thanks Joe!

    Reply
  165. Karen Putz says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Great, will try and join in next week– kids are at camp! Goodnight all!

    Reply
  166. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Night Karen.

    Reply
  167. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Outstanding, Joe,

    Goodnight friend,
    Sleepy swell!

    Reply
  168. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Liz, can you fix that? There should be a line split between off and on Real/
    Please?!?!

    Reply
  169. Joe Hauckes says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    πŸ˜‰
    Nite Sweetie

    Reply
  170. ME Liz Strauss says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Good night everyone!
    Thank you!!

    Reply
  171. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks Liz!

    Reply
  172. Brooke says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Hi guys. I am really late but wanted to stop in and say hello!

    Reply
  173. Don Simkovich says

    July 7, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Coming online is like building trust in person. you don’t say hi once and walk away. Participate, participate and participate. Add value.

    Reply
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    July 9, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    WOW! I try to explain this stuff to my off-line friends (REAL) friends in their minds and they just don’t get it. Great Job! I could send them a link to this article but yeah… that won’t work…

    Reply
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