Here&#x27;s something that has been in the back of my mind for some time. It&#x27;s not 100% reliable, nor is it adequately tested but it&#x27;s a thought:<p>When I start a conversation, when I am the initiator in the exchange, I use <i>my</i> favourite mean of communication (email or whatever). When I receive a message I go along the sender&#x27;s favourite mean of communication.