Professor wants to meet me personally...
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Life Lesson from old(er) person: email, while convenient, is not always reliable. If this matter is important to you, I'd suggest a phone call or office visit.
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Depending on how he contacted him the first time, I would say that e-mail is alright.
If for some reason his email didn't go through, then it isn't alright.
Second Life Lesson from old(er) person: Don't assume that you will get a bounce-back message if your email doesn't go through.
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CyBer
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Most professors list their e-mail as their only contact (besides office hours) and most of the time I have class during their office hours. Therefore I would say e-mail is the only option in some/most cases.
However, he probably should re-send the email to make sure that he received it.
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Yes, but professors tell you that, that is the best way to get a hold of them (email that is).
So. When email response doesn't work then calling their office is perfectly acceptable.
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CyBer
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Wasn't the e-mail over the weekend? I would say wait today, and if he doesn't get back then call.
But then again, I'm not in this situation so I don't really care what he decides to do. I just want to know the outcome because I'm nosey.
Email was Thursday afternoon. I'd call today.
04-27-2012, 01:08 PM
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I think if you had the Green Baby Jimlad as your avatar, you'd stand a better shot against Aggie...just my $0.02.
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CyBer
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This looks more like an assassination scenario. The professor wants you to off his wife or lover - and you are now thrust into the triangle.
If you don't respond or disappear for a while, we understand - we've all been there,
Best of luck
If you don't respond or disappear for a while, we understand - we've all been there,
Best of luck
The business etiquette is usually 2 business days after getting e-mails or phone calls for non-urgent. But since this is urgent, 24 hours should be acceptable. You might want to call or e-mail him with a follow up today and explain to him that you'll be happy to discuss his questions. He also has the responsibility to treat you respectfully since he initiated this situation.
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