I really don't like talking on the phone. Even at home. I have the type of job that I have to call people, answer the phone, and try to take messages when my co-workers are out. Often trying to glean what the caller wants or needs is an exercise in detective work. I'm not sure why this is.

Are we really so bad at communicating? Are we so used to talking to those in our circle, and having them understand what we mean even when we don't use the right words? I think this is true.

I can't blame the people who aren't into "business speak" or "corporate speak" when they don't understand what we are trying to explain. But often, I don't understand how better to break it down.

I look forward to the day's end when I can go home and NOT answer my phone if I don't want to. It's one of the many joys of living alone.

That and eating right out of the ice cream container.