If Texting Causes So Many Misunderstandings, Why Do Some People Still Use That As The Main Form Of Communication In Their Relationships? (Page 2)

Question

Misunderstandings are common: Important non-verbal communication such as body language, facial expressions and voice tone are left out of the texting conversation. ... Without hearing the tone of voice and seeing the expressions and body language, you may not catch what the true meaning of the text is.

JSmuve · Answer

Because people find it easier to have the "conversation" at their own pace while doing other things instead of taking the time to sit down and actually converse. Plus, lots of people don't like talking on the phone because you can't see the other person and awkward silences get magnified for socially anxious people. Basically, texting is a crutch for anxious people with undeveloped social skills.

Chris_u006 · Answer

Scared of conflicts and confrontation if you screw up or say something idiotic.

For example, It's just wrong to break up in text or in a phonecall. I still think that, even more today because all of my past relationships ended that way, not only becaus of distance and after last time we sa eachother weird enough.
Sure it may take time to decide, but it shouldn't take up to 18 months.

IAMNathanael · Answer

I think because talking over the phone or face to face you have to actually stand and listen. Whereas with text you can take your time and use less effort. Unfortunately, lots of connotation behind your words gets lost that way.

Interstate · Answer

What is important is to keep a clear open mind. Don't read into anything too much to the extent of overreacting to anything. If you come across a sentence or phrase you cannot make clear of, go back to the beginning of the sentence and read it again more slowly to let it sink in. If you still can't make sense of it, ask the sender to elaborate on what they are saying. Just say that you couldn't make clear of what they were implying, and need them to clear up the confusion. Don't make assumptions and turn messages into what they aren't.

Dragonpurple · Answer

Since I'm a super slow texter, I can't really say... sure I text, but it might take me a few days to actually get back to anyone.

I also thinks it is impersonal to text someone happy birthday rather than calling them.

I have a auto reply setup on my phone for texts, that says "I'll get back to you eventually, if its important or you want a fast result, call me."

I also turned off notification for texts, no beep, no nothing... makes life easier knowing if it was important they'd call.

TurkishGirl_ · Answer

When talking face-to-face or on the phone, you need to give that person all of your time and attention. However, while writing a message, you may be interested in other things. Unfortunately, people tend to choose the effortless one.

Anonymous · Answer

That's exactly why some people prefer texting. They can make the conversation what they want it to be instead of what it really is. I've seen 'friends' have a falling-out over a text conversation, and they both saw the conversation as completely innocent on their end, but overtly combative on the other end. But they didn't really like each other anyway, so it was really just a way for them to both play the victim and make the other the bad guy.

Citizenkirk · Answer

You can't hear the sarcasm dripping from their voice or see them rolling their eyes like you in the video chat, when they're trying to come across as sincere in whatever B. S. they are laying on you, and you don't have to schedule your restroom activities around your conversation with someone, for obvious reasons?

GordonT · Answer

Have you ever considered actually talking to the other person and coming to a mutually agreeable texting policy? Like you get to tell them how you feel about it, they tell you how they feel about it, and then you come to an agreement you both can live with?

And yes, being they you are the one behaving outside of the expected norm, it is on you to initiate this conversation.

etexbearkat · Answer

With my best friend, our main form of communication is through Facebook Messenger. We rarely call or do FaceTimes or even video chats on Messenger. Hopefully, we'll be doing more FaceTimes in the future. I live a long way from her, and have plans of seeing her again, but I have no idea when that will be now.

humanearth · Answer

My answer is throw cellphone out the window and get one of these

KatherineJ · Answer

I think because we are “too busy” to actually use the phone for it’s intended purpose. I limit my texts for that very reason. Too many chances to have a text that I send to not be interpreted as I intend when writing it.

ODC2112 · Answer

1) People can't write correctly.
2) People can't read correctly. They usually read a part of the message, only what they want or what is convenient for them to read.
3) Texting takes away the emotional part of the communication making it more acceptable.

ToastyOats · Answer

I got dumped for sharing this with a young lady. It's a split from a single photo. She returned my necklace with a bag of her dogs crap to my doorstep and told me I was the asshole. Self revelation is running shallow on the feminine side of life these days!

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Well it's better than nothing 😄
Anyways the worst thing about typing is that i can't receive some real muffins and miss brains can eat a broasted chicken and tell me that she's innocent and ate only green peas 😤

loves2learn · Answer

Because people don’t know how to communicate properly in person anymore.

purplepoppy · Answer

If texting is your main method of communication then you don't have a relationship

Floppy2112 · Answer

We’re old fashioned, honey. I prefer a phone call too. Text is just quick info, in my opinion... with all the communication devices we have, it seems we have gotten worse at communicating.

bulletbob555 · Answer

I know you've seen it that texting is a wonderful way to misunderstand what someone is trying to say. I so agree. I do find texting to be good way to tell someone something without going into the time and effort of calling or going to see the person. On the other hand it doesn't give us the body language and tone to truly understand what the person is trying to say

ohshee · Answer

I can only speak for myself it's because smoke signals are getting confusing by the way I speak just like on here I use voice texting well using Voice smoke signaling and no punctuation my messages are just getting way too confusing

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