
Rafe Needleman
Editorial Guy. Skeptic. Nerd Dad.
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It’s the Em of the World
Now that AI has claimed the em dash, we look for a signifier of more human hesitation.

My Bot Will Attend For Me
Robots have entered the chat. Etiquette hasn’t caught up.

Loud Keyboard Etiquette
Do you have a right to write loudly?

First Contact: When to Call and When to Text
What’s the right way to initiate connect with someone you don’t know?

Don’t Be a Parking Space Tease
Not leaving that parking spot soon? Play it stealthy.

How to Blame Technology
Communicating through technology gives us avenues to a lot of excuses. Here a few small ones we can use to plaster over awkward exchanges.

How To Give Your Parents Tech Support
Top tips for gracefully surviving the task of helping a parent with technology.

How to End a Text Message Conversation
Is it live, or is it asynchronous?

How to Sign Your Emails
What’s the proper way to sign off in an email? Unfortunately, there is no universally correct way. The best signature may be none at all.

Yes, It’s OK to Wave at the End of a Zoom Call
For all the ways we communicate, there are different ways to greet people, and different ways to say goodbye. These social norms evolve…
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