Please remember that it's important to say “Hello” in chat.
2010-07-19 12:32:12 you: Hi
2010-07-19 13:17:15 coworker: Hello.
2010-07-19 16:16:43 you: how are you doing?
2010-07-20 11:27:29 coworker: I'm doing well. Thank you for asking and, in doing so, showing that you care about me as a person rather than just a resource.
2010-07-20 11:31:03 coworker: you?
2010-07-20 15:48:28 you: I'm good, as well. The reciprocation of pleasantries means a great deal to me.
2010-07-21 09:36:51 coworker: glad to hear it!
2010-07-21 10:40:31 you: I have a question, if you have time?
2010-07-22 10:02:24 coworker: sure, what is it?
2010-07-22 16:33:58 you: I'm working on [something] and I'm trying to do [etc...]
2010-07-23 12:33:21 coworker: Oh, that's [answer...]
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