Calling vs Texting

[terry78]

I text when I want to make like I'm busy.

 

[ripse]

Calling more important & simple.......texting make my fingers look lump...ouch

 

[Wolfwood]

I talk when I need something quick or need a quick answer.

For the most part, I text most of the time. I don't like talking on phones. I'd rather to someone in person. I'm weird like that.

I've always been the same way too, even before I had a phone to text with. I can't do multiple things at once so when someone calls me it's a big distraction.

Plus, as others have said, I have friends that just talk too much on the phone. Sometimes, even if I'm not doing anything, I'll let that **** ring. Then I feel bad though, so I send them a text to make sure they're not dying or something.

 

[SpideyVille]

I've always been the same way too, even before I had a phone to text with. I can't do multiple things at once so when someone calls me it's a big distraction.

Plus, as others have said, I have friends that just talk too much on the phone. Sometimes, even if I'm not doing anything, I'll let that **** ring. Then I feel bad though, so I send them a text to make sure they're not dying or something.

LOL, I do that 95% of the time, but I'll wait like 5-10 minutes and make up some excuse like I was in the shower or something.

 

[Troy_Parker]

I hate to admit this but...

I'm way more used to texting than calling. I rarely call anyone unless they call me, tbh.

 

[the amazing fro]

I only text people if they text me first. Otherwise I just call them. Though to be honest I rarely use my phone.

 

[HisMagicTrick]

Texting. I never call. I only ever have text credit anyway.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

text all the way. i hate being on the phone for more than 10 minutes so i try to avoid it. unless it's just for something very important or that can be done quickly, i'll call. other than that, texting 100% of the time.

 

[Boy Scout]

I prefer texting. I have to like you a lot to talk on the phone with you, because I'll eventually get bored. That doesn't happen when I text. And if it does, I can use that long pause that would be awkward on the phone to come up with something more interesting to talk about.

 

[SpideyVille]

See now that's something interesting that can be both a good and bad thing. Like I used to use texting as a way to keep in touch with a girl I liked just as a way of reminding her I exist. And sometimes with texting, you can keep a conversation going for a few days. But then at the same time, sometimes texting feels like a really long conversation that never ends unless someone just stops replying, and then at that point it seems weird if you keep trying to start a new topic when the person hasn't responded.

 

[Godsfireworks]

Texting.

 

[Boy Scout]

See now that's something interesting that can be both a good and bad thing. Like I used to use texting as a way to keep in touch with a girl I liked just as a way of reminding her I exist. And sometimes with texting, you can keep a conversation going for a few days. But then at the same time, sometimes texting feels like a really long conversation that never ends unless someone just stops replying, and then at that point it seems weird if you keep trying to start a new topic when the person hasn't responded.

I think it just depends on who you're texting. I've found that sometimes, you should just let a conversation die instead of trying to force it to continue. Give yourself and the other person a break for a little while (a day or two or even a couple of hours can feel like a long time) and then dive back in again if you feel the need.

 

[SpideyVille]

I think it just depends on who you're texting. I've found that sometimes, you should just let a conversation die instead of trying to force it to continue. Give yourself and the other person a break for a little while (a day or two or even a couple of hours can feel like a long time) and then dive back in again if you feel the need.

Yeah I mentioned somewhere here about how I was trying to keep in touch with a friend of mine that I kind of have a crush on and we were messaging back and forth for a while, but it was obvious that I was carrying the convo so I stopped trying. The next day she messages me and says she misses me which I thought was just weird.

But I remember texting and messaging a girl so much that we would have to say goodnight just to let the other know that we were going to sleep and wouldn't reply until the next day.

 

[bullets]

This is kind of random but a couple years ago some girl rear ended me because she was texting. The traffic was moving slow because of a motorcycle accident . First, she let me pass in front of her and even acknowledged me by waving. Then a couple minutes later traffic came to a complete stop. I looked in my rear view and noticed her face in the phone , sure enough I got a little dent because of it.

 

[Boy Scout]

Yeah I mentioned somewhere here about how I was trying to keep in touch with a friend of mine that I kind of have a crush on and we were messaging back and forth for a while, but it was obvious that I was carrying the convo so I stopped trying. The next day she messages me and says she misses me which I thought was just weird.

If you're ever in a situation where you find you're the one carrying the entire conversation, try changing the topic to something that'll get you both equally involved. Or just take a break for a while and give the other person a chance to talk. If they don't go for it, then I wouldn't recommend continuing, unless you're really bored.

But I remember texting and messaging a girl so much that we would have to say goodnight just to let the other know that we were going to sleep and wouldn't reply until the next day.

It's sort of an unspoken rule with my friends that we keep going until one or both of us falls asleep. We occasionally do say goodnight or otherwise excuse ourselves, but again, it's rare.

 

[ComicChick]

This is kind of random but a couple years ago some girl rear ended me because she was texting. The traffic was moving slow because of a motorcycle accident . First, she let me pass in front of her and even acknowledged me by waving. Then a couple minutes later traffic came to a complete stop. I looked in my rear view and noticed her face in the phone , sure enough I got a little dent because of it.

that's against the law here and accidents that are the results of texting are charged much heavier than without. it's a pretty severe thing here

 

[bullets]

that's against the law here and accidents that are the results of texting are charged much heavier than without. it's a pretty severe thing here

I support that. It's become common for me to be in a slow lane and then pass on the left only to see a texter is leading the herd. These people have no common sense , at least wait until your at a red light.

 

[Nave 'Torment']

I'm usually very limited with my phone, and most of the time it's spent over text, which is as i've realised a terrible habit since I usually have a lot to say... and the persons receiving the texts are usually not very fond of long messages...

Phone is still awesome. But I send texts more than make phone-calls. And I disagree though, I think tech has actually LIMITED our ability to interact. I mean, it's worse off as it is, at least online (e-mails or otherwise) you can atleast finish what you had to say before the other person makes a similarly thought-out response. This simply doesn't happen in face-to-face dialogue most of the time. Maybe it's my introverted self but that's just how it's happening with me.

What's worse is when texts become your only method of communication, and the other person stops replying. I guess immediacy is preferred after all.

 

[Themanofbat]

But I prefer texting because it allows me to have a conversation while I do something else, that way I don't have to focus my entire attention on that person.

You must be a very wnjoyable personto chat with...

 

[Scarlettess]

Texting.. In fact I don't like calling at all, I hardly call anyone unless it's really urgent and I need a reply asap. Talking in person is much better than talking on the phone for me, plus I can't multi-task so like others have said it just serves as a distraction and I can't do anything else while I'm on the phone. Plus I have friends that will stay on the phone for hours on end when given the opportunity, so I much prefer our conversations to be text format.

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Depends on the person and the time.

If I know the person is going to talk more than 10 minutes about nothing, I'll text them. If it's important, I'll call. I hate talking on the phone to someone who has nothing to say, also I tend to get sleepy when I chat on the phone.

 

[SpideyVille]

I'm usually very limited with my phone, and most of the time it's spent over text, which is as i've realised a terrible habit since I usually have a lot to say... and the persons receiving the texts are usually not very fond of long messages...

I've realized the same thing sort of, which is why now I choose to message people via facebook as opposed to texting. I had to change my texting plan so I only get 500 a month, and something I have so much to say that it counts as 2-3 texts. And then sometimes I'll get a text just saying LOL (which I hate) and then a follow up text or two, so it starts to pile up really fast.

Phone is still awesome. But I send texts more than make phone-calls. And I disagree though, I think tech has actually LIMITED our ability to interact. I mean, it's worse off as it is, at least online (e-mails or otherwise) you can atleast finish what you had to say before the other person makes a similarly thought-out response. This simply doesn't happen in face-to-face dialogue most of the time. Maybe it's my introverted self but that's just how it's happening with me.

See now this is something I'm curious to hear from everyone else. Like I've always been shy and quiet so texting makes it easier to communicate. But in recent years I've felt like there are certain things that need to be said on done in person, so I'd try to make sure I see the person face to face before I even try to text or call them. Like I feel its easier to see what's really on a person's mind, just based on their initial reaction.

There was this one girl that I was messaging back and forth for a while and we seemed to really hit it off. But then suddenly she stopped responding so I thought something was wrong. But then I saw her in person and it was like nothing changed. But then she still wouldn't even respond to me anymore. It took me a year to catch her by surprise to find out what was up only to get so many excuses that she only made because she didn't have time to prepare a better one. So for that, I feel like texting has hurt communication a little since we get extra time to plan what we want to which can definitely be a good thing, but also a bad thing at the same time.

You must be a very wnjoyable personto chat with...

Well when you put it that way ...

But really, that came out wrong. What I mean is like others have said, it becomes a distraction. Like my sister usually calls and I hate it because she's so busy complaining about her problems and yelling at her kids or asking me to search for something online, which means I have to stop what I'm doing just for her. I really hate it when I'm about to eat and someone calls so I can't really eat without sounding like I'm mumbling. Its just easier to multi task when you don't have to fully concentrate on what someone is saying in your ear and figuring out a way to respond.

 

[WalkingDeadMike]

I pretty much hate texting. It's one of the reasons I gave up my cell after my last contract expired.

 

[Themanofbat]

You must be a very wnjoyable personto chat with...

This is why I avoid texting... I can't spell...

 

[Boy Scout]

See now this is something I'm curious to hear from everyone else. Like I've always been shy and quiet so texting makes it easier to communicate.

I've come out of my shell a lot in recent years. I don't have as much of a problem introducing myself to new people as I used to, but I'd still rather introduce myself via text or IM or whatever and have follow-up conversations in person.

But in recent years I've felt like there are certain things that need to be said on done in person

Most definitely.

so I'd try to make sure I see the person face to face before I even try to text or call them. Like I feel its easier to see what's really on a person's mind, just based on their initial reaction.

Same here.