The split-second assumption that someone saw your name on the screen and declined your call can sting longer than you’d expect. If this thought sets off your fear of rejection, know you’re not ...

It may just mean the person is talking to someone else at the same time you’re calling, has the phone off or sent the call directly to voicemail. Try again later.

I have a rule: If writing an email will take longer than a few minutes, I make a phone call instead. It saves me a lot of time. What happens when you want to call someone, and you’ve mi… ...