The tumbleweed is like a no pressure reminder. It re-sparks the conversation on their terms Sometimes it backfires, but other times it gives me the chance to laugh with a stranger about the ridiculousness of the whole scenario. There’s no better cold email icebreaker than something you both find funny. The Tumbleweed depicts the same message, but without being so awkward. While “just checking in” is a nice gesture, it’s a little desperate. Here’s why the Tumbleweed works so well: It’s light Loving the beta version of Context! Think we can tell the Openbeta Community about it this Thursday?īen: Oh so sorry, read this on my phone and thought I responded! Totally, let’s do it. They can also be used to show a bad joke or a character otherwise making an absurd declaration, with the plant rolling past in the background and the wind effect emphasizing the awkward silence, similar to the sound of crickets (according to Wikipedia!). John Wayne: LOL! Yeah let’s do a call this tuesday.įor those of you unfamiliar with the visual symbol, Tumbleweeds have come to represent locations that are desolate, dry, and often humorless, with few or no occupants. Me: Sweet! Want to jump on a call after the weekend?
You interested - i know you mentioned you were bored and wanted to come work with us a few months ago.
We might hire a BD person for this new thing we’re working on. Disclosure: not everyone finds it funny, but a lot do.
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