Based on some questions I had recently received, last month I wrote a couple of columns dealing with workers communicating remotely. These columns (âDid you really mean to say that?â and âAre they hearing what you say?â) brought in comments and, yes, more questions. No doubt, working remotely not only can make people feel isolated but also disconnected and at a loss on how to communicate better. The significant drop in people talking face-to-face or via phone has led to much miscommunication. One phone call can often clear up what it would take several email or text messages to âtryâ to communicate. Quite often, when people get off on the wrong track with electronic messaging, continuing to text or email only makes things worse.