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You 10:32 AM
Hi
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Keith 10:33 AM
Hello?
Keith waits while you type...
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You 10:35 AM
Are you busy? I have a question about the API
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Keith 10:35 AM
Sure, what's up?
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You 10:37 AM
What auth method should I use for the /users endpoint?
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Keith 10:38 AM
Use Bearer token with JWT. There's a guide in the wiki.
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You 10:32 AM
Hey Keith! Quick question โ€” what auth method should I use for the /users endpoint? I was thinking Bearer tokens.
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Keith 10:34 AM
Good instinct! Yes, use Bearer token with JWT. Here's the wiki guide: wiki.internal/auth-guide
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In the age of remote work and async communication, your first message is your first impression. A greeting with context shows you value the other person's time โ€” and you'll get a faster answer too.


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Slack โ€” #dev-team
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You 11:42 AM
Hey! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hope your week's going well. When you get a chance, could you review the PR for the payment module? No rush โ€” just before EOD would be great.
Microsoft Teams โ€” General
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You 2:15 PM
Hi there! Quick one โ€” I'm working on the Q1 report and need the latest revenue figures. Could you share the spreadsheet when you have a moment?
Discord โ€” #help
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You Today at 9:30 PM
yo! anyone experienced with React Server Components? I'm getting a hydration error on my dashboard page and the docs aren't helping ๐Ÿ˜…
Gmail โ€” Compose
Hi Alex, hope you're doing well! I'm reaching out about the vendor contract renewal. Could we schedule 15 minutes this week to discuss the updated terms?
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Hi [Name]! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I had a quick question about [topic]. [Your question here]. No rush โ€” whenever you get a chance. Thanks!

Why this matters in 2026

Context-first communication is more important than ever.

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Time zones are real

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Async beats sync

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Every ping costs attention

A "Hi" notification interrupts someone's flow for nothing. Make every ping count.

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