Common courtesy

Does anyone else feel that common courtesy is rapidly joining common sense in disappearing from society?  I am referring to the ever-increasing likelihood of failing to receive a reply to phone calls and emails.  We are all busy and most of us are overworked, especially with the soft economy resulting in layoffs.  Many are literally doing the job of two (or more) workers.  I certainly understand the overwhelming amount of email we receive daily.

As a recruiter my job is information gathering.  I spend most of my time calling and emailing clients and job candidates.  When I call or send an email I try to be diligent in remembering that the other person's time is valuable and I keep it as brief as possible.  When I send an email with 2 or 3 short questions and IF I receive a reply, perhaps one question is answered.  With all due respect to my clients and candidates please send a reply, at least within 48 hours.  If the answer is "no" then just send that.  Have your assistant send a reply.  I don't care.  Something.  ANYthing!

Venting complete.  After all, it's my blog and I'll cry if I want to!

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