Written by on April 6, 2021

5 Tips for Long Distance Stay in Pandemic Period

General

“Guys, let’s make a video call!” Mike said.

He is a classmate of mine in Mathematics ITB 2005. Fifteen years have passed since our first meeting. But Mathematics men keep in touch through social media.

I’m grateful that I’m still involved in it even though in 2007 I left STAN. They seem to have not changed even though in status, many are already classy. We can express ourselves freely like we used to when we sat in the West GKU. That’s friendship.

Last year we had the chance to meet in person. This year, of course not. Mike invited us to meet online. Unfortunately that afternoon I couldn’t participate.

Online meetings are the only solution to close the gap during a pandemic. Likewise, friendship with friends at the office. Once a week we have a special meeting for office affairs, together with our direct superiors, to ensure our health. Once a month the meeting is escalated to a higher level with the Head of Sub-Directorate in addition to more substantive meetings. Communication on online networks? Of course every day.

Here are my tips for Quality Time With Friends in online

  1. Take care of the language

Communication via text is more likely to offend others because our gestures cannot be seen. So, it is difficult to respond to jokes or things that are not serious if you are not too close.

Especially if you are office colleagues, try to use language as clearly as possible to avoid misunderstandings.

  1. Avoid Emoticons

I don’t understand emoticons at least. This still has to do with taking care of the language. Yes, because in the office there are many who are older, bed generation, emoticons can also cause misunderstandings.

  1. Appreciate more than respect

How to respect colleagues? When you’re in discussion or talking, don’t like to cut the conversation off if there are friends who haven’t finished talking.

Back then, everyone can be more sensitive if the conversation takes place online. So we have to show our appreciation more to the people who are talking.

  1. Smile a lot

Now, when it’s vidcallan, smile often. Don’t just frown. A smile also indicates that we are doing well.

  1. Appropriate Background and Dress

Don’t just say anything at home, then we don’t wear a proper, unsightly and inappropriate place. Still, our attitude must be more disciplined and tidy so that our friends feel appreciated in these meetings.