Repelay -

But what if that is a lie?

Enter (noun): A deliberate, strategic delay in responding to a message, designed to preserve mental energy, craft a higher-quality answer, or reset the power dynamic of a conversation. repelay

When you reply instantly, you reply to emotion . When you reply after a repelay, you reply to facts . You have time to gather links, check your calendar, or remember the detail you initially forgot. But what if that is a lie

Do you practice the art of the delayed response? Or does the notification bubble drive you crazy? Let me know in the comments—but don’t expect an instant reply. 😉 When you reply after a repelay, you reply to facts

The next time someone says, “Hey, you left me on read for three hours,” smile. Tell them you weren’t ignoring them. You were replaying them.