Do you prefer to text or to talk on the phone?

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Personally I'm not the best at texting
I rather have someone call and be like let's meet up but since that doesn't really happen often, I try my best to text
With people that I know better, I will send voice mails or just call them

JDavid25 · Accepted Answer

I ultimately like in-person.. But I sort of prefer phone but hear people's voice, but at the same time I don't like to be on the phone that long.. Lol.. Especially if we don't talk about anything, then I will feel like I'm sort of wastin my time.. LOL.. I feel like that's not the best way to think.. Haha.. It all depends though.. If I actually like you, or find you enjoyable to talk to, then I probably would wannabe on the phone more..

Haelaeix123 · Accepted Answer

I used to prefer calls but I've slowly gotten accustomed to texts over the years and now I very very rarely call anybody. Texting is just easier and more convenient. Though I still love having conversations face to face 🙂

adoration · Accepted Answer

Texting. But if I have no time or have to quickly tell somebody something I prefer calling them because if I sent it by text there's a possibility of them not reading it right away or me not sending it quick enough plus if I want to say a lot of things quickly or if I want to explain something complex I also prefer calling.

Sadly_it_Grew_Back · Accepted Answer

I prefer texting as I can answer when I want or can.

guy222 · Answer

I prefer to text, it gives me time to think about what I want to say or responses to people's questions. Also, my current phone does weird things with phone calls - I can hear the other person perfectly fine and they can hear me fine, but then after about 10-20 seconds, they can barely hear me and I have to shout.

Wolframium · Answer

Text. It's silent, discrete, it's parallel…
But meeting in person is good as well. But! Only with those, with whom I've established previous contact. Via text-based medium.
It shows you something. If the other person is not capable to write correctly in their native language, then…stay away.

Anonymous · Answer

I prefer to text because most of the time I’m at work and I can’t be talking on the phone with so many snitches around. But if I get the chance, I prefer to FaceTime, phone call or face to face talk.

Naydyonov · Answer

Phone call. My grandmother texts me more than I her, as an example.
The people I text are normally people I am not close to, which is a lot of people. At the same time I will usually not text too much. So, not exactly like we'll be having debates over text.
There are some people I exclusively text simply because the time zone issue to too great when paired with work schedules.

SexyAshh · Answer

Talking on the phone. I usually just get on tinder for fun but had a guy legitimatly call me, have a 2 hour in depth conversation and ask me on a date.

Needless to say even with my close to impossible high standards, i dated the guy almost 2 years

Cajun38 · Answer

I normally would say texting, but in a world full of distractions and nobody likes to face each other, I'd go will with talking in person, "human interaction," and I miss that, *meh* like the old man in the "Sharkshank Redemption," movie, the world done got itself in a big hurry.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

For some reason, I’m funnier via text than on phone...  I do prefer phone though. I prefer face to face the best; this is actually my favorite way of talking to anyone.

Apope16 · Answer

Both. Text in the beginning for small convos or setting dates. Talk later for deep convos. I love sexting tho. I dont like phone sex. But sexting is hot.

Saarr · Answer

That really depends on the person I'm talking to... With my best friends I like to call. It's easier and more fun, but I'm not comfortable with calling with everyone😅

spartan55 · Answer

Here is my personal hierarchy: face to face, phone, handwritten note, carrier pigeon, pony express, snail mail, email, text.

qxeenrrose · Answer

I like calling/FaceTiming more but not just with random people. Usually my friends or someone I can easily talk to.

itsmicaelaxo · Answer

Between texting and calling, I prefer texting. Between texting or talking in person, in person all the way

Doodabeat · Answer

There's no feeling in a text. The interaction is imaginary. I prefer to hear how a person is reacting.

BeMuse · Answer

I prefer to talk for like 5 minutes to set something up and then talk in person.

Pamina · Answer

Wait, you can actually TALK on phones now? Wow, smartphones get more impressive every year. :O

DizzyDesii · Answer

Phone. I hate texting especially with ny hand pain rn

justsomeperson2u · Answer

Most people I prefer texting. People who matter to me I call.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I find text easier. Though do video chat girlfriend if not seeing her that day

humanearth · Answer

My phone can't text it had a cord and hangs on the wall. So I don't worry about it

emmily2396 · Answer

Depends on how close. i am to the person. I prefer calls and f2f with people I am. close. to

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Calls are more better , text messages are overrated.

Straight_Shooter · Answer

I definitely prefer talking. I find it bizarre that two people holding phones type back and forth to communicate.

Kinogo · Answer

It's easier to text but I also like to see the person when I talk to them.

douride2 · Answer

I would rather have a quick call then texting back & forth.

Valnac · Answer

It’s more personal to talk to them, especially if you have a lot to say. My choice would be to go and talk to them, that’s how I was brought up.

el_vangarde · Answer

I text for the convenience. For people I'm closer to, or have to call for business reasons, I'd rather speak to vocally (if face-to-face isn't an option).

DDpsy · Answer

Talk in person>>video chat>>>>>>texting>>>>>>phone calls I absolutely hate phone calls.

Lance1965 · Answer

Calls are easier and quicker for us and you can't beat hearing a voice.

Monica82 · Answer

Text cause lot of times you can understand what their saying.

Sambelfast34 · Answer

I like texting before I call them. Get to know better before a voice conversation

scooogy · Answer

Talking on the phone is better, you can word your thoughts quicker

Lord_of_Penguins · Answer

I prefer text over talking on the phone but nothing beats talkin person to person.

legalboxers · Answer

calls. I dont much care about texting, I like hearing a voice when Im having a bad day

ivanhunterjo · Answer

I prefer face to face but I also don’t mind texting

sumanthr · Answer

But I like to speak some one too.. but that doesn't happen.. dint even happen

Melshmallow046 · Answer

Friends: texting. Boyfriend: phone call.

XavierSteele · Answer

I have chubby fingers

the-mad-german · Answer

i prefer to call / be called

Anonymous · Answer

It's a lot faster to talk than type. :)

motownplayer2000 · Answer

I prefer in person much better

clampfan101 · Answer

Texting mostly due to shyness.

Birdy5 · Answer

Either or is cool.

Mcluven · Answer

I am a shy person so texting is better for me

patrickstarz · Answer

On the phone if it's a chick

Secret6620 · Answer

I'm a great texter.

MrKinktastic · Answer

Usually text or meet

Anonymous · Answer

I only call my mum so texting it is haha

Anonymous · Answer

Texts! I get anxiety from phone calls

Gothicwolffox · Answer

Both 😇

1828avaava1828 · Answer

either yo

kojikurac · Answer

Calls

Rawkstar26 · Answer

Talk

AwesomeLadaaay · Answer

Depends on who with

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