Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The PITA-with-Chips
Thanks to our Pita blog friend, dyvingduck, we have a new PITA Type to talk about: The PITA-with-Chips: that coworker who over-uses technology as THE answer to everything. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, I believe that many professionals move too quickly to incorporate technology as the solution just because they CAN, without asking and thoroughly assessing if they SHOULD. One very common, daily example of this is using email to "discuss" important issues that need resolved. Email is a wonderful thing, but it's not always the best means of communication for each and every work situation. Sending numerous emails back and forth when trying to work out a disagreement with a coworker, for example, might be a more COMFORTABLE means of expressing oneself, but I argue it's not the most EFFECTIVE means. There's no substitute for face-to-face communication when resolving conflicts if approached in a tactful and respectable manner. You're able to pick up on non-verbal cues and read your coworker's mood when communicating in person.
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Since other cast members from "The Office" were referenced, I suggest Ryan Howard for this new "PITA-with-Chips" type.
He is the young, hot-shot corporate techie who thinks all customers would rather order on the Web rather than from sales reps.
Yes, that makes sense. But did you see what happened to Ryan in the season finale? Arrested for fraud (and also a drug addict). So maybe he's a Fried Tofu PITA?
Yes, I thought that was for next season coming attractions. Funny new PITA name!
this looks like a fun and useful site...glad I stopped by and will be back to see what other new office PITA types show up...we have some strange people in my business...maybe I will pick up some tips in dealing with them or maybe they won't seem so bad if I see other extreme examples here
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