If I don't ask, I'll be interrupted with "Wait, I can't see it!"

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Dec 11, 2024
2:47:21pm

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Belboz

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Last login: Dec 11, 2024
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Time

I don't think you need to ask "can you see my screen?" anymore. Zoom/Teams

BYUHawk

2:09pm

Yeah but it seems half the meetings I’m on someone screws up their screen share

pink22

2:11pm

I guess if you're working in Powerpoint and they accidentally share the wrong

BYUHawk

2:19pm

It works well with telemarketing calls though.

Ragnar Danneskjold

2:13pm

A better approach is to say something that clearly indicates that you expect

zuko

2:14pm

I've had plenty of people start talking like we can all see the screen

VACOUGFAN

2:19pm

We can see your screen, but unfortunately it can take a bit to realize you are

bluesloth

2:20pm

Ah yes, the mythical workplace where everyone uses Teams perfectly and never

ninja math

2:23pm

It's more for my peace of mind than for them. I don't do it enough (and controls

reddead

2:26pm

never say never

franklyvulgar

2:41pm

Yeah but halfway through the meeting when you have been referring to what is on

Cougar McGregor

2:45pm

I just like the requisite, "I'm just going to quickly share my screen here" before they actually do it.

IdahoCoug

2:46pm

If I don't ask, I'll be interrupted with "Wait, I can't see it!"

Belboz

2:47pm

I prefer the statement approach rather than the question : "I just shared my screen and you should now be able to see.."

Breaded Hamster

3:56pm

I could get behind that.

BYUHawk

4:04pm

Sadly I often get, "I've never shared my screen before, how do you do it?"

Heath Squashwell

5:00pm

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