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The cost of speed

返事が速い人ほど仕事ができる、という評価は分かりやすい。しかし、即答を求める環境では、検討が必要な問いまで、考えやすい問いに置き換えて答えてしまう恐れがある。もちろん、緊急の連絡を放置してよいわけではない。受領の確認と、内容に責任を持つ回答とを分ければ、相手を待たせる不安を抑えつつ、考える時間を確保できる。速さを一律に求めるのではなく、応答の役割を区別すべきだ。

Reading & meaning

Fast replies are an easy proxy for competence, but pressure for instant answers can replace hard questions with easier ones. Urgent messages should not be ignored. Separating acknowledgment from a responsible substantive answer can reassure the sender while allowing thought. Different response roles need different expectations.

Practice

Choose the best answer.

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