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Handling Dead-Air Space On a Customer Service Call

Myra Golden Media

He knew I lived in Oklahoma, based on details in my account, and he said…, “Oklahoma! Like this: “Technology, is supposed to make our lives easier, but, sometimes it’s so frustratingly slow.”. This may take me a few minutes.”. Make small talk. Are you a Sooner fan, by chance?” Try Making light of the situation.

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Surprising Find: Which US States Are The Most Gabby?

Beyond Philosophy

Their technology examined conversation and silence, ringtones and hold times. New York and California residents talk the most; Oklahoma and Kansas residents talk the least. New research reveals other important factors affect people’s emotional perception of your experience as well: where they live.

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A people-first approach to vaccine mandates: 4 lessons from Tulsa County

Qualtrics

The Tulsa Health Department in Oklahoma has historically relied on phone calls and manual, paper-based processes to track and contain communicable diseases for its 650,000 county residents. Technology that offers real-time access to data helps leaders make decisions and adjustments instantly based on what’s actually happening.