Do you prefer texting or talking on the phone?

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Depending on who I’m speaking with, I can do both.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

Texting is great for short simple questions and answers or sending photos. But I HATE conversations via text. It's tedious. Plus there are other drawbacks. By the time you write a reply, they may say something else or ask another question. And text can be misinterpreted because you can't see their face or hear their vocal inflections.

I much prefer phone conversations because they are true, back and forth, conversations. You can hear vocal inflections and laughter. They are personal. I like hearing a voice.

Text is about as personal as carrying on a conversation via mail or telegraph.
When it comes down to it, I'd rather do email than text. With email you can type on a keyboard and write out complex thoughts.

jahaims · Accepted Answer

In person

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Texting, always texting. Unless it's a medical emergency, or you're family-

Don't call me. I probably won't answer, lol. I'm just never been much of a phone person: I blame my mom for raising us in a house without a phone (she wasn't a fan of them either).

Unfortunately, my job requires me to communicate on the phone throughout the day, so by the time I get off work, I don't even want to look at a phone, much less talk on one.

That and texting allows me to "think before I speak." I can write out my thoughts and feelings without saying something stupid- something some people really could benefit from.

SxcSierraa · Accepted Answer

Neither I like in person

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I prefer text messages because you have a written record of everything that was said so you're less likely to forget the things they say to you. Also it's easier to share links and pictures if you text instead of trying to remember everything spoken in a verbal conversation. It's also easier to surf the internet to get information in the midst of your conversation.

Fireguy17 · Answer

If it is something like asking my wife how is your day going, I made it to wherever ok, then a text is fine.

It doesn't require an immediate answer.

If I need to know something now then a call, or if a subject needs to be discussed then it is faster and way easier by phone.

Pinay_ako · Answer

I like calling or FaceTiming. Texting is tiring 😂

Paige90 · Answer

Texting because I can do it fast and control how long the conversation last.

ohsheeT · Answer

I Like both. And who it is I'm talking to. And what we are talking about. There are some conversations where you want to hear that energy of the voice that tone so on the phone's just way better

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

Talking on the phone… It’s more personal, you can have your hands free to do other things while you are talking..

AviatorTom · Answer

I prefer texting and email. Both are non intrusive, the receiver can read them when they want. Phone requires an instant response, and that often interrupts.

Mynameisbobby · Answer

I like talking on the phone because texting can lead to so much misunderstandings. Depending upon how the other person is thinking they can think you are giving them attitude when really your not.

Simslover92 · Answer

I used to prefer texting until my boyfriend brought me out of that and now I like talking on the phone more at least when it comes to him.

Wonderingguyy · Answer

Talking on the phone if it’s a friend, texting if it’s with someone I’m not close with

Nikki1989 · Answer

Neither. I have messaging disabled on my phone, and my phone is only switched on during work hours.

comekitty · Answer

Depends- family usually calls, friends usually text. I'm good with this. 🙂

CrimsonAngel09 · Answer

Me: Texting. Mt best friend: Talking.

Soxie · Answer

Long conversations on the phone and texting for something short and quick

DancingQueen16 · Answer

I like texting because I'm not good at holding conversations through phone calls

Anonymous · Answer

I am in a foreign country so any guys I meet, there is a language barrier so text. Otherwise, the phone but regardless in person.

Likes2drive · Answer

Depends if I can talk without people hearing me, sometimes it’s just easier to text

zebronics · Answer

I prefer talking, because you can convey clearer faster and better message compare to texting. 🌱

LivingExample · Answer

I prefer texting. I am an Author so writing is just part of who I am!

lorenzomichael · Answer

It depends on where your at and with who your communicating with and what it's about.

Kacka · Answer

prefer talk in person. not dealing anything woth phone

Rouba99 · Answer

Talking on the phone, I don’t like texting it is too much effort

PositiveFlight · Answer

Phone by far. I prefer real communication.

Hinaaaaa · Answer

Texting cause I'm lazy enough to talk 😐

SnowedIn · Answer

Both, but in a pot of cases, texting.

Yannishka · Answer

Texting so I don't bother others.

sheenagwapa · Answer

texting but i can do both

sheikalana · Answer

Phone call. I hate texting.

panda2712 · Answer

Texting unless it’s a close friend then both

LiamJHayden · Answer

Depends upon the person and the content.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Talking! Text is lazy.

msc545 · Answer

I prefer talking on the phone

April_love · Answer

Mhmm I like texting 💬

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Texting... but can do both

Iron_Man · Answer

Both is good

dudeinohio · Answer

Texting

LavLavLuv · Answer

Texting

MissBoogus · Answer

Texting 💬

riverrat3 · Answer

Talking

MrHappy99 · Answer

Texting

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