Typically I check email on the hour unless there's some sort of email thread I need to keep on top of.
If I really need to get something done, I check it every 2-3 hours.
I vastly prefer email to IM, texts, telephone, voice chat, or video chat. It is archivable, searchable, does not interrupt, and provides the ability for contemplative answers (or short answers) as required.
My email policy:
* I store email indefinitely
* I reply to you as soon as I can (no dangling responses).
* If I need to concentrate, the email client gets turned off and you can call (or walk over to my desk).
If I really need to get something done, I check it every 2-3 hours.
I vastly prefer email to IM, texts, telephone, voice chat, or video chat. It is archivable, searchable, does not interrupt, and provides the ability for contemplative answers (or short answers) as required.
My email policy:
* I store email indefinitely
* I reply to you as soon as I can (no dangling responses).
* If I need to concentrate, the email client gets turned off and you can call (or walk over to my desk).