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    I like this idea of setting aside a time, especially for the Whatsapp messages the OP is receiving where the sender can see that you're active and expect a real time answer, a quick "I will have time to look at this at 11:00 tomorrow morning" reply can help push everything to that time the OP has set aside so that they aren't being pestered all day. Commented Nov 9, 2020 at 18:06
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    Your are not actually on vacation if you set aside time for work. Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 11:22
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    @Roland: That's like saying "You're not actually at work if you don't turn off your private phone." Pragmatism beats dogmatism. Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 11:49
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    @Roland ...and if the cultural norm is that you make yourself available during vacation, how do you prevent hurting relationships by failing to meet the social contract? Pretend the cultural norm is the same as it is in America? Seems like terrible advice. Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 16:27
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    This is the selected answer because it was possible right now, and because after not having set up anything prior, causes the least friction. It also educates everyone right now to leave me alone. I would have selected a "do this and that beforehand" answer for the future. Thanks for all your help everyone! Commented Nov 10, 2020 at 17:36