Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 3rd March 2003

Dilbert//5070, first published 23 years ago on Monday 3rd March 2003

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respond email reply vicious cycle voice mails

Official transcript

Dilbert says to The Boss, "You don't respond to my e-mail anymore."

The Boss replies, "When I reply to e-mail, it attracts more e-mail. I'm trying to break the vicious cycle."

Dilbert says, "Well.. I'll leave you voice-mails."

The Boss answers, "Let me know how that works out for you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU DON'T RESPOND TO MY EMAIL ANYMORE.

WHEN I REPLY TO EMAIL, IT ATTRACTS MORE EMAIL. I'M TRYING TO BREAK THE VICIOUS CYCLE.

WELL... I'LL LEAVE YOU VOICE - MAILS.

LET ME KNOW HOW THAT WORKS OUT FOR YOU.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Vicious Cycle of E-Mail"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between two office workers, Dilbert and his boss, Wally. The conversation revolves around the use of e-mail and voice-mails in the workplace.

• Dilbert's Complaint: Dilbert expresses frustration with his boss's response to his e-mail, stating that he doesn't respond to his e-mails anymore.
• Wally's Response: Wally responds by saying that when he replies to e-mails, it attracts more e-mails, creating a vicious cycle.
• Dilbert's Proposal: Dilbert suggests that Wally leave him voice-mails instead, as they work out for him.
• Wally's Agreement: Wally agrees to leave Dilbert voice-mails, indicating that he is willing to try a different approach to communication.

Overall, the comic strip highlights the challenges of communication in the workplace and the importance of finding effective solutions to break the vicious cycle of e-mail.

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