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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 502075" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>My email comes to my phone so I have them email me instead of text. I have some cell phone numbers of staff from when they call me but I never use them. I would in an emergency but have never needed to. I would always prefer a more traditional method of communicating to keep a healthy boundary just in case. But if they need to say to me, please call thru a text, I have no problem with that.</p><p></p><p>I think sometimes email especially texting due to the shortening up of messages, can really cause some misunderstandings. Email can too but you can create longer emails and explain more thoroughly. Email or notes have the advantage of leaving a trail/record. but in person and phone allows you to hear and/or see the non-verbals which when not there can cause misunderstandings. </p><p></p><p>In the end do what makes you comfortable. If those are school cell phones I would for sure feel comfortable using them. (lots of people who work in multiple buildings here have those) If personal, then just like my docs. .... I have it for emergency but would never take advantage. They need a life outside of work. If you are not sure, just ask them how they feel about it... and most importantly if it bothers you in any way, then let them know which method of communication you prefer for them to use with you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 502075, member: 12886"] My email comes to my phone so I have them email me instead of text. I have some cell phone numbers of staff from when they call me but I never use them. I would in an emergency but have never needed to. I would always prefer a more traditional method of communicating to keep a healthy boundary just in case. But if they need to say to me, please call thru a text, I have no problem with that. I think sometimes email especially texting due to the shortening up of messages, can really cause some misunderstandings. Email can too but you can create longer emails and explain more thoroughly. Email or notes have the advantage of leaving a trail/record. but in person and phone allows you to hear and/or see the non-verbals which when not there can cause misunderstandings. In the end do what makes you comfortable. If those are school cell phones I would for sure feel comfortable using them. (lots of people who work in multiple buildings here have those) If personal, then just like my docs. .... I have it for emergency but would never take advantage. They need a life outside of work. If you are not sure, just ask them how they feel about it... and most importantly if it bothers you in any way, then let them know which method of communication you prefer for them to use with you. [/QUOTE]
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