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I don't like talking on the phone or picking it up if I don't recognize the number. But my mother always picks up the phone even if she does not recognize the number. She can -and usually does- talk on the phone for hours. It took her forever to learn how to text, and now she does it only occasionally.
I don't like it either. So many people don't understand that texting is not a substitute for all communication. For one thing, texting involves a lot more effort to communicate a small amount of information. It is designed for short messages and not long conversations. Just a 5 minute phone call can replace a hour or more of back and forth texts. (I won't even go into the problem of how dangerous it is to text while driving, as opposed to talking on the phone which is much safer). More importantly, you don't get the benefit of context and tone of voice in a text message. This can lead to a lot of hurt feelings that are completely unnecessary. Many threads have been started on this. "So and so hasn't texted me back. Why?" I don't know. Why don't you CALL the person? They're called PHONES for a reason.
Yes, so much this!! Texting is definitely NOT a substitute for communication. I, for one, am so happy that I grew up without cell phones being prevalent. I'm glad I talked to people and friends on the phone, or in person, because that was the only choice we had (and it was a good thing!). I'm happy that when we went out to meals or just went out to places in general, we actually had to talk to each other and entertain ourselves, instead of having a phone to do it. That's a discussion for another thread, though.
I prefer e-mailing rather then talking on the phone.
I can review and modify it after a review and realizing that it didn't present my thoughts in the manner that I preferred.
Although the phone does allow you deeper insight into picking up verbal nuances and voice inflections that writing doesn't pick up.
I hate talking on the phone, I avoid it all costs, even when I am home I do not pick up but let it go to voice mail. I also use no hand-held electronics. I'm a bit of an introvert. I am on the phone and computer all day at work and hate having any electronics in my home. I like my peace and quiet.
I do not like talking on the phone. I refuse to answer any number I do not recognize. If it's important, they better leave a decent message - not just "Call 555-1234". I prefer texting or emailing.
Maybe it's where I'm scarred from working in call centers for a few years, but I hate talking on the telephone, even to close friends or family. When I talk on the phone, I keep it brief and to the point - it makes me uncomfortable.
Do you prefer calls, or texts/email?
Phone calls. I had texting disabled for many many years. Even now, the only person who knows I don't still have it disabled is my son.
I don't mind to-the-point phone calls. I much prefer them in fact. I have a couple of acquaintances who will call me up and natter at me for literally HOURS when they want sympathy (and plenty of it). Very needy. Thank god neither one knows I can receive texts now or they'd fill up my phone's memory with pointless texts.
I wonder if there is a way to disable texting ability from just certain phone numbers. I'm tired of my text addicted sister only texting me all the time, especially since she lives 150 miles away and we only visit a few times a year. I do need the text ability so my wife and boss can text me though, but it would be nice to hear my sister's voice once in a while. Every time I call her I get the voice mail and long subsequent text message conversations
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