What's a 2LVCO call like? |
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A call with 2LVCO |
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LISA: Hello?
JASON: Hi. This is Jason calling for Lisa. LISA: Hi Jason. This is Lisa. JASON: Hey Lisa! We met last night - I mean this morning - [CA types "HAHAHA" so Jason knows the quip worked and he moves to roll with the momentum] at Dave's party. I know it's not cool to call so soon afterwards but the way you looked, I figured a bunch of other guys will be calling you soon, and I wanted first dibs. LISA: Ha ha! You're so sweet. JASON: I can be macho, too. Want to hear me growl? LISA: Ha ha! No, not now. And, just so you know, you are the first guy to call me. [conversation continues] ----------- |
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A regular VCO call |
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LISA: Hello? CA: This is the Minnesota Relay Service. Are you familiar with the relay service? LISA: Um, no, not really. CA: [explains service] LISA: Ok, thanks. I guess this is Jason. I'm ready. JASON: Hi. This is Jason calling for Lisa. Go ahead LISA: Hi, this is Lisa. Go ahead. JASON: Hi! We met last night - I mean this morning - Dave's party. Go ahead. LISA: Hi Jason! Um, yes I remember you. Go ahead JASON: I know it's not cool to call so soon afterwards but the way you looked, I figured a bunch of other guys will be calling you soon, and I wanted first dibs. Go ahead. LISA: Oh, that's sweet of you. Go ahead. JASON: I can be macho, too. Want to hear me growl? Go ahead LISA: Ha ha! No, not now. And, just so you know, you are the first guy to call me. [Call continues] |
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| As you can see, while the words are nearly the same, the overall tone is different. Conventional and VCO relay calls require a conversational strategy markedly different from a standard face-to-face conversation. | |