Why do so many people here not grasp the concept of voice-mail? (Surprise: home, contractors)

[azdr0710]

Originally Posted by Elna Rae

A phone call on the other hand is incredibly impersonal.

ugh!....I guess we have only ourselves to blame......the end is nigh!

[Pincho-toot]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Text messages have rendered voicemail irrelevant and inconvenient.

Not every number is a cell phone number. And voicemail is still more professional in many situations.

[Pincho-toot]

Originally Posted by Elna Rae

That may be true for some but I find the phone intrusive and inconvenient. My life during the day exists in 5 minute segments and texting allows me to receive and send communication at my discretion rather than bending to someone else's schedule. I don't have time to talk on the phone for several minutes. It's not hiding; it's simply more convenient, efficient, and allows far more "conversations" in the course of the day. Plus has the added benefit of a trustworthy record of the discussion.

And phone calls are BORING; no emojis or hilarious gifs to use! Never talking on the phone again would be nirvana.

Now face to face? That's a different ballgame because you gain the added advantage of body language and there are times where it's absolutely necessary.

Lol the emojis and stupid gifs are exactly WHY I don't like texting. I am a part of a group chat (that I don't really participate in) involving my mom, aunt, siblings, cousins and some other random number I don't know.. And it's constantly The Office gifs and Minions from Despicable Me and ughh I am just too nice to leave. I actually prefer Kik, Instagram or even Snapchat for messaging. Text message on my phone pop up and are disruptive and I love a long phone call provided I have the time. That's the old school in me. I like talking on the phone. Hearing someone's voice and having an actual conversation beats sending "Lols" and "Ks"

[GSR13]

Compared to old school answering machines, voicemail takes 4-5 times the amount of time to listen to the same number of messages.

[jnojr]

Originally Posted by GSR13

Compared to old school answering machines, voicemail takes 4-5 times the amount of time to listen to the same number of messages.

Or a long, rambling message followed by "callmemynumberis2345something7mmph38bye!"

But, again, when I hear a message left in an unintelligible accent, doesn't get to the point, doesn't tell me who's calling and why... I just delete it.

[applej3]

Some people enjoy playing with their phones, texting allows them to do that. While texting is fine for some communication, voice mail and phone calls are also appropriate for others. If that riles up some people, that is their problem.

[DetroitN8V]

Originally Posted by applej3

Some people enjoy playing with their phones, texting allows them to do that. While texting is fine for some communication, voice mail and phone calls are also appropriate for others. If that riles up some people, that is their problem.

Using a phone to communicate is not playing with one’s phone.

[applej3]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Using a phone to communicate is not playing with one’s phone.

Defensive much? Like I said, some people enjoy playing with their phones. Pressing buttons and inserting cute little emojis.... wheeeee, such fun! Much more fun than actually interacting with a human being.

[MalteseJane]

I don't do texting. If you text me, you won't get a reply. A voice mail on my cell phone will never be answered if I don't know your phone number. A limited number of people know my cell phone number, if you are not one of them, don't bother, I will not even lessen to your voice mail. If I call some one and get an answering machine, I will not leave a message, unless it is VERY important, I don't like to talk to a machine.
I know people who don't have a computer and are far away. I communicate with them the old fashion way, by snail mail or phone.

[MalteseJane]

Originally Posted by jnojr

What's wrong with that? Why do I need to have a "conversation" with everyone who manages to put ten digits into their phone in the order to reach me? Where's the value proposition for me?

No voicemail, no problem... I just move on with my life. Want something from me? You're going to have to leave a VM. If you keep calling trying to get me "live", all you'll accomplish is having your number blocked. My phone is for my convenience, not yours.

Well if you are a business and I cannot get you "live", you won't get my business.
Now if you are not a business and I don't know you, why would I call you in the first place !