Phone call, text message or video call? Which one do you prefer and why?

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Phone call, text message or video call? Which one do you prefer and why?

ABC1x1x · Accepted Answer

Text message. I have a high stress internationally job where I may have to take a meeting at 3 am some days. My schedule is always fucked. A text I can see and respond to at my convenience. That being said I always take a call from my Best friend that is allergic to texts, ny special needs cousin that is always the first person to call when we have bad weather (I moved 2000 miles away to a place that has hurricanes and tornados) and my other best friend that is now dead. God i hope he calls soon, I miss him

Tarifa · Accepted Answer

I find that phone calls and video calls can be a bit invasive. They have their place obviously with family members who live abroad, or in a professional context  IF  these calls have been agreed upon in advance. But I largely prefer a text message. I'm not always available right away, so I don't expect others to be readily available either.

Raphaëlle · Accepted Answer

It really depends on the situation and mood. I don't like video calls that much to be honest. I prefer text messages because people drain me sometimes so it's nice to be able to chat and not thinking about tone of voice and facial expressions. But if I've one of those days I can be on a phone call with a dear one for hours so it really depends.

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

Personally I will only make and receive phone or video calls... Unless it's absolutely necessary or vital, I've neither the time or patience for texting. How about your goodself @thegreenyogi

NathanDavis · Answer

for most things and most of the time... texting is more efficient nowadays and that's what I use the most with daily and "simple" communication

but... with, and for people that are not as fast with text, then I will do phone calls or even video calls

however, if we're talking about the dating matters and stuff like that... then I prefer to keep all of these to a very minimum, I still want to do it in person, as it should be... one-on-one, that I prefer... lol

aceleon · Answer

İ hate them all to be honest. i am a face to face communicator. İf i have to choose one i would say text, yes i don't get their body language, tone of voice and they may not return to the text immediately but phone calls are weird, like you just stop awkwardly sometimes.

Zack-Bann · Answer

For work related things phone calls work well
For catching up with friends texts are best because you can use them anytime without stopping what you’re doing

For the two of us… absolutely video call 😏

OneViewpoint · Answer

It depends. Who am I communicating with and why?

Business - I want the conversation documented. Email.

Business - I need to do a lot of communicating and I need to hear voice inflections and tone. Phone call or video call.

Personal - A chat with my kids. Video Call.

Personal - Stuff with friends and no particular time constraint. Text

Personal - More than friends. Phone call. Or text for fun, funny stuff with no time constraint.

cheeky_starfish · Answer

I generally prefer a text message, I have time to consider my response and reply when it’s convenient to me (if I’m unable to reply straight away). Some things do need an ‘in person’ conversation, which I would rather do face to face, I don’t really like talking on the phone to be honest! 😂

adventurous-1 · Answer

phone call or video calls. Text can be misread or give the wrong impression, you can take it one way while it was meant another due to personal interpretations of language without vocal expressions to guide the meanings. With actual interaction you can hear the intentions or in a video see facial expression to convey the turer intentions of the message.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Video. It's hands free and we can actually see each other.
Sometimes holding a phone to my head hurts my elbow.
Texting really frustrates me! More often than not, I go to tap one "key" and hit one or two others, instead and then it's nearly impossible to just go back to THAT mistake to fix it without deleting everything you wrote after it and re-writing it all!!

serious · Answer

Well as a person I never mind texting. Hence texting is what I would prefer. The reason? That is because for me it is much easier to express myself using texting as compared to speaking/calling etc.

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

Really just depends on where I'm at. If I'm at work, stick to texting unless it's an emergency. Rest of the time I don't particularly mind how people communicate. If I'm not busy I'll gladly answer

Valdemort · Answer

Depends on who I'm talking to.  Some friends I prefer calling, others I prefer video calling. In general I'd go for texting.

DancingQueen16 · Answer

I prefer texting because I'm not good at holding phone conversations with people who aren't family

Nik1hil · Answer

I prefer to Text First Before starting a phone call or Video call, unless it's an Emergency, than I go for Voice call. I rarely ever Video Call!

fish5505_87 · Answer

Phone call, it's just easier sometimes than texting, especially when talking about personal stuff, you never have to wonder what the context is. Video call are ok, but sometime =s I dint want to be on camera, lol.

PrincessC16 · Answer

Just a text. Video call if we haven't seen each other in a while.

DishLady · Answer

Phone call bc I can put my device down but also still hear the person and laugh with them.

Shiprex · Answer

None of them especially beats face to face BUT text allows complete and clearer communication without nuances getting in the way

Nikki1989 · Answer

Phone call or video chats for close friends.  Don't insult our friendship with text messages.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Text message. Hate phone calls unless necessary, and I refuse video calls.

jahaims · Answer

Around 80% of my friend group games together so we voicechat for most communication. Other than that is texts and memes for communication. We might call each other if we are visiting each other.

lilBigPotato · Answer

Very much depends who I wanna talk to and how long it's gonna be

andreasderjuengere · Answer

None, actually. For some strange and outdated reason I prefer to communicate with others face-to-face.

14gurlz2gagonit · Answer

Text. Don't want to pretend I'm interested in getting contacted.

talka20 · Answer

Text n call mainly... it depends on the person that who i wana text more with and who i wana call more

DrPepper12 · Answer

Text me. If I don't know you I'm not answering - voice mail straight away!  Video calls for group stuff

Massageman · Answer

Depends on the info I need/want and any time constraints to get/give it. Then there IS that privacy thingy too.

douride2 · Answer

I prefer a phone call. If I'm not around shoot me a short text.

Lilly1979 · Answer

Call for most part text if i’d order food for friends. Video call to call my friends in US or Australia.

Jay-_- · Answer

Text message, but if it's someone I want to check up on like a childhood friend, I wouldn't mind a phone call. Overall I prefer text message.

bddddd · Answer

Text messages can convey information. They never change hearts and minds.

Anonymous · Answer

Texts normally, video call if it’s something special

moon_knight · Answer

It depends. But I like texting, but I hate waiting. 🌙

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Phone calls. I do on a regular basis.

HawkPerception · Answer

Text message until it's time to meet up

call_me_scar · Answer

Text as that's most convenient

Iron_Man · Answer

live phone calls

Jerre · Answer

I prefer texting or sexting

Simslover92 · Answer

Text message.

Anonymous · Answer

Would prefer all with u lol

Anonymous · Answer

Text but no text speech or emojis

Anonymous · Answer

I prefer messages or just regular phone calls.

alice55 · Answer

text message

Panthero · Answer

Phone, so I can hear the person's voice.

xyzguy1296 · Answer

Depends on the situation

LiamJHayden · Answer

Phone call.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends

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