This is the moment when tension rises.

You open the chat and see:

HELLO?

No context, no information. Now only a crystal ball can help guess what it's about.

Here's how to do it better

"Hello, would you like to have coffee with me today?"
Perfect! Clear question, clear context - a clear answer is possible.

"Hey, I need help repairing the car - do you have time?"
Excellent! I know what's needed and can respond accordingly.

"Hello, can you review the code for me? Here's the link: [...]"
Amazing! Context, concrete request, even a link. That's how it's done!

Why this site exists

Everyone around the world knows coffee or tea for breakfast. Since chats have existed, everyone has also come across these classics: Hello. Hey. ??

If you're lucky, there's even a "Good day" thrown in. And then? Silence. No context. No question. No request.

There's only one thing to do: either close the window or ask directly: What do you need? How can I help? Do you have a problem?

And honestly: sometimes I think someone just wants contact but doesn't know what to say. That's fine in private. But at work? Time, structure, and efficiency matter.

If I add up how much time per day is lost through "empty greetings," I could easily leave work an hour earlier – without anything being left undone.

                That's why this site exists. Not as an attack, but as a little reminder of how valuable communication can be – when it gets straight to the point.
            

From Cave Paintings to Hello - A Brief History

Stone Age (50,000 BC)

Cave paintings: "Mammoth over there!"

Smoke signals: First long-distance communication

Problem: Rain extinguishes messages

Ancient Times (3000 BC - 500 AD)

Carrier pigeons: "Message arrives in 3 days"

Papyrus: First written messages

Problem: Pigeon eaten by eagle

Middle Ages (500-1500)

Horse messengers: "Express mail in 2 weeks"

Flag signals: Communication between castles

Problem: Messenger robbed in the forest

Industrial Age (1800-1900)

Telegraph: "STOP. Message received STOP."

Telephone: First real-time voice over distance

Problem: Line busy

Digital Era (1990-2010)

Email: Written, but fast

SMS: 160 character limit

Finally: Instant communication!

Today (2010+)

WhatsApp, Slack, Teams

The Problem: "Hello?" without context

The Irony: Best technology of all time - when used correctly

                "From the Stone Age to now was a long way. There should be more than just a 'Hello?' in there!"
            

Communication Tips and Tricks

Professional Communication

The 3-Second Rule

Provide context within the first 3 seconds of your message.

WHAT-WHY-WHEN Formula

What do you need, why do you need it, by when?

No Hello Policy

Skip the greeting, get straight to the point.

Chat Etiquette

Complete Messages

Don't send 5 separate words. Write complete thoughts.

Respect Time Zones

Don't send "urgent" stuff at 11 PM unless it really is urgent.

Email Optimization

Clear Subject Lines

"Feedback on presentation needed by Friday"

Call-to-Action

Be clear about what the recipient should do.

Shared by thousands of frustrated people worldwide. You are not alone. Let's make communication better, one direct message at a time.