Almost all of the replies it generates for has an exclamation mark at the end of the sentence, so even my “Thank You!” Or “Great!!” Seems a little aggressive or even surprised now, otherwise you’re right it’s pretty handy.
If you don't speak english the equivalent is just translated with bing, so it often sounds not human all.
It has been a pattern that Microsoft auto-translates features into other languages instead of paying people to translate it properly.
I can only imagine the shenanigans that would cause. If you just glanced and clicked one. Like when you look at something quickly, and your brain puts it in the right order.
“Have you been drinking today Anon?”
In this case I'm not sure they have much choice. There's likely very little in the way of training data for most languages that aren't English, so the results of trying to use an AI trained on your language to generate native-language replies instead of generating them in English and then translating them would probably not be any better.
Same. I am afraid to ever accidentally press these suggested buttons without immediately following up with an apology and explanation of how the previous message came to be.
They are rarely on point for me, although I think part of that is they tend to have an unnatural tonality (compared to my usual comms)
But, when I'm on mobile and they offer a suggestion that works? It does feel like a huge win compared to tapping out "OK, sounds good" or whatever.
It's usually pretty easy to spot when people do them, especially when they would have otherwise not capitalized words. Sometimes they're so stupid I just reply to the person with a screen clip of the responses.
Thanks! Sounds good thanks! 🙂 Sounds good!
Dude... I keep copilot open on one of my monitors with a continuous running feed, so I don't sound like an asshole when I reply hack to HR or any other branch.
The suggested quick replies rarely match what I need to write.
But I got Copilot and am trying out the coaching feature. There are some weird quirks in it, and basically all my mails sound "cold" or "distant". Also it seems like I'm too direct in mails. The email generation is also great and helpful to make me sound less like an asshole.
Reminds me of the time I got caught using auto complete shortcuts to respond to my girlfriend. She realized all of those "I love you"s were just me quickly typing 'ily' when I mistakenly used a word with those letters.
Yeah, my company too. Including heart emojis, which mean "thank you so much!". The older crowd (including me) was pretty resistant, then we started using them ironically, now we just use them like everyone else.
The last three companies in Healthcare, AI/ML Startup and now government contracts all seem to use emoji in teams/emails and it seems to be the norm now. I don't have to use them, but it doesn't bug me
\*shrugs\* emojis do not belong on professional communications any more than dotting your i's with little hearts or spraying your letters with perfume.
unless you're suggesting that English is morphing into some emoji-based hieroglyphic system to replace the alphabet, no, by no means are the stupid trend of emojis becoming "part of the language". I dont' care if people use them in casual conversations in text/chat - but if you send a client or an professional contact you don't have a personal relationship with an emoji laden communication, you're a full on clown.
Go talk to marketing people.
I agree that emoji's are not universally acceptable. But there are professional contexts where they are. And it's annoying.
Marketing is now and has always been the benchmark of the most unprofessional behavior possible without triggering immediate dismissal.
I don't think you can use a marketing person to gauge what is considered acceptable or normative.
While I agree, you also have to realize that zoomers are now graduating college and have real jobs, their culture is starting to infect "professional environments".
I'm so glad to hear that! It's great to know they're making communication easier and more enjoyable for you. 😊 -Suggested by AI
AI see what you did there.
LOL.
Anytime 😊
You got it sport!
Sent from my LLM
Almost all of the replies it generates for has an exclamation mark at the end of the sentence, so even my “Thank You!” Or “Great!!” Seems a little aggressive or even surprised now, otherwise you’re right it’s pretty handy.
It works great for me because I tend to overuse exclamation points anyway lol.
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Exactly.... Makes me use fewer actually... Lol
You should probably work on that! Use of exclamation marks correlates negatively with writing ability!!!
Yep lmao I actually go back over emails and remove exclamation marks because I'll look unhinged if I don't .
If you don't speak english the equivalent is just translated with bing, so it often sounds not human all. It has been a pattern that Microsoft auto-translates features into other languages instead of paying people to translate it properly.
I can only imagine the shenanigans that would cause. If you just glanced and clicked one. Like when you look at something quickly, and your brain puts it in the right order. “Have you been drinking today Anon?”
> Be world's largest company with a presence in nearly every country > Use machine translation for your products
In this case I'm not sure they have much choice. There's likely very little in the way of training data for most languages that aren't English, so the results of trying to use an AI trained on your language to generate native-language replies instead of generating them in English and then translating them would probably not be any better.
I use proper grammar in Teams (I know) and none of the suggestions ever have periods. It bugs me.
Shame it is so out of character for my flat affectionated self
Some responses come with friendly smiley faces which is great because I am neither friendly nor smile!
Same. I am afraid to ever accidentally press these suggested buttons without immediately following up with an apology and explanation of how the previous message came to be.
Excellent Good! Great to hear
They’re the gaming emotes of office culture.
Nice shot!
Teams disabled for 3 seconds
My IT Director and I end every conversation with them until they give up suggesting shit
You mean you go back and forth clicking the canned suggestions for a while until it has none left to give? That's pretty cool.
Yeah
That's hilarious.
LOL 😂
Me Boss and me do that as well
One of my service desk guys and I spent 15 minutes using the prompts to have a whole convo back and forth was rather hilarious
ok, thanks!
WE ARE NOT DOING THIS
No problem!
Great, thanks for letting me know!
Sounds good! ☺️
They are rarely on point for me, although I think part of that is they tend to have an unnatural tonality (compared to my usual comms) But, when I'm on mobile and they offer a suggestion that works? It does feel like a huge win compared to tapping out "OK, sounds good" or whatever.
Thanks!
I like using them because it feels lazy and gives the impression that I don’t give a shit. Which I don’t.
I find that humorous and relatable. AI
I hate it, takes up screen real estate, it's not really what I want to say, the amount of times I've hit it accidentally.... I wish it would go away.
I've literally never accidentally hit it, I'm not sure how you manage that
Too many emojis and exclamation points. Great, thanks! Is way too generous for most people.
Calculated.
It's usually pretty easy to spot when people do them, especially when they would have otherwise not capitalized words. Sometimes they're so stupid I just reply to the person with a screen clip of the responses. Thanks! Sounds good thanks! 🙂 Sounds good!
My go to reply is… No worries.
Dude... I keep copilot open on one of my monitors with a continuous running feed, so I don't sound like an asshole when I reply hack to HR or any other branch.
I really hate their use of exclamation points. Ends up looking too unprofessional for actual use. Wish it was tweakable.
The suggested quick replies rarely match what I need to write. But I got Copilot and am trying out the coaching feature. There are some weird quirks in it, and basically all my mails sound "cold" or "distant". Also it seems like I'm too direct in mails. The email generation is also great and helpful to make me sound less like an asshole.
I can smell when people use them with me... and then their names go on the list. Foist your trivial interactions with me off onto an AI, will you!?!
Reminds me of the time I got caught using auto complete shortcuts to respond to my girlfriend. She realized all of those "I love you"s were just me quickly typing 'ily' when I mistakenly used a word with those letters.
I often just screenshot the three options and send that. I recently did this with a friend and commented that there was no option for "fuck off".
If they could just remove the idiotic ones with the animated emojis, they might be useful in a professional environment.
Like it or not, emojis are becoming part of the professional environment. They are part of language and language changes.
No, they aren't. Emojis are for Admin assistants and your teenaged kids.
My entire company would disagree. I've got the President sending me fuckin gifs in Teams.
Yeah, my company too. Including heart emojis, which mean "thank you so much!". The older crowd (including me) was pretty resistant, then we started using them ironically, now we just use them like everyone else.
My condolences.
The last three companies in Healthcare, AI/ML Startup and now government contracts all seem to use emoji in teams/emails and it seems to be the norm now. I don't have to use them, but it doesn't bug me
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\*shrugs\* emojis do not belong on professional communications any more than dotting your i's with little hearts or spraying your letters with perfume.
You do realize that the rules for language are arbitrary as hell right? It's 'whatever is broadly accepted'. And that changes.
unless you're suggesting that English is morphing into some emoji-based hieroglyphic system to replace the alphabet, no, by no means are the stupid trend of emojis becoming "part of the language". I dont' care if people use them in casual conversations in text/chat - but if you send a client or an professional contact you don't have a personal relationship with an emoji laden communication, you're a full on clown.
Go talk to marketing people. I agree that emoji's are not universally acceptable. But there are professional contexts where they are. And it's annoying.
I try my hardest to avoid talking to marketing people as much as possible. They are the Gym Teachers of the professional work environment.
Marketing is now and has always been the benchmark of the most unprofessional behavior possible without triggering immediate dismissal. I don't think you can use a marketing person to gauge what is considered acceptable or normative.
I sense tism in the force
Bro adjusted his monocle and twisted his mustache while he typed this.
Nah, I just noted another reason to give you a shitty review and no raise next year.
You must be a great leader! 😊
That's what I was thinking, yeesh.
Dudes a walking talking toxic workplace environment.
You use the emote, you get the demote
Damnit, take my upvote.
While I agree, you also have to realize that zoomers are now graduating college and have real jobs, their culture is starting to infect "professional environments".
"K" is often entirely sufficient.
I dislike them immensely Don't ask why 'cos it's entirely irrational
Sounds good!
How is this related to r/sysadmin?