Text or call? What do you prefer a person to do more for you?

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Lliam · Accepted Answer

Texting is handy for short messages but not for conversations. I figure if a person has time to have a text conversation, they have time to talk. If they don't want to talk, they are dysfunctional. I mean, how would it be if two people were together in the same room and communicated via written notes or text instead of actually talking? That's how I feel about some people's reliance on texting these days.

I much prefer phone conversations. I like to hear a person's voice and have two way interaction, ask questions, react to comments, laugh, etc. When I had girlfriends, I talked to them every day, if not in person, then on the phone. When my wife is away, I talk to her at least once a day, too. We can text short messages and photos in between conversations.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

I prefer texting. Why? Because calling is disruptive.

If I'm busy doing something and someone calls me, I'm expected to drop shst I'm doing, answer the call, spend who knows how long tsling with the caller, and then resume what I was doing... if I can even remember what that was.

If I'm busy doing something and someone texts me, I don't have to stop what I'm doing. I can get to a break point, read the text and decide if and when I respond to it. Texting also gives a history record if what each has said, good to jog the memory sometimes, unlike a phone call.

If we really need to talk about something, you can text me requesting a time to chat and I'll let you know when I'm available.

DermalPunch · Accepted Answer

I honestly prefer text because I want to know I'm worth a thought and moments of your time. But, I am really busy and a rarely have time to sit up on the phone and talk with you. The reasons why also vary depending on my relationship with the person.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

Text messages are easier, but sometimes they can lose their meaning that the sender meant to covey. It can really cause a serious riff between the two of them.

Genie23 · Answer

Call. I always prefer talking on the phone as it helps me understand what sort of mood the person is on the other side. Whether they're joking or are serious and it also helps them understand me. Chatting can get very confusing.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Texting is for people who are afraid to talk to a love interest. My girlfriend is too important to only receive a text.

Desconhecida · Answer

Call... only if the person really is worth it.

OpenClose · Answer

A different medium for a different purpose.

Talking on the phone is much more personal, but is invasive and a decent time commitment.

Texting is good for getting information across easily and at the convenience to the recipient.

Switch91 · Answer

100% call I'm better when I have less time to think and just say what comes to mind. I'm much better in person than text, I struggle with dating sites and stuff because of it.

Sour-rose · Answer

Either. Sure, texting is a way I won't have to play fake nice but my phone is dumb and got a text that was at 5:52 Pm but notified me AFTER someone texted me at 9:00 PM. :) Sigh...

honeylover21 · Answer

I actually prefer a person to call I dislike texting especially whole conversations unless if im busy and can't answer by the phone or unless I'm telling a person I'm gonna be somewhere or I'm late other than that it defeats the purpose.

Apulu_3 · Answer

I always prefer texts. I'm awkward in call. In texts I am more free as no one else will know what I'm talking with that person. It's something like privacy I guess. Text is the best for me.

TransAm85 · Answer

I don't like long phone conversations, I'd rather talk in person, so texting was a fabulous invention.

TheorionMage · Answer

Definitely 'call'  SO MUCH MORE is communicated by the pitch & inflection in someone's voice <3

Adam1978 · Answer

Depends on the reason for communication. Text if it's for a short message, call for going back and forth.

KerryJulia78fd · Answer

early in relationship = text, late in the relationship = call

awkfemme · Answer

I prefer calls. My personality over text and on call are sooooo different😊

Passion_Devil · Answer

Text. It is more convenient for me. I can't always answer the phone, but you can at least get your message across beforehand.

Anonymous · Answer

I text a lot, hardly ever talk in call. But I wanna change that actually, I wanna get over this absurd avoidance of calling. Hope I can get out of my comfort zone and try to make calls hahah

Renaynay · Answer

text. i dont know why but i get all shaky and nervous on phone calls

XXblack88 · Answer

If it's just for a short response texting if it's actually to have a full conversation call.

StrawberryShake · Answer

Texting. Unless it's my boyfriend, then he can call.

ITGirl95 · Answer

Texting, but it should be kept short. I don't spend too much time talking to people telephonically

SurströmmingLover · Answer

I'm not a call person. Most of the time I prefer texts, unless if it's something very urgent.

AlwaysBelieving · Answer

Depends on what I'm trying to communicate and / or the person / if I'm busy

TrillXHippy · Answer

Text. I don’t want to bore the person to death by being dry and lame if I called or they called

Waldoe · Answer

text, if is just a short thought... Call if planning a long weekend

Anonymous · Answer

Text, I don't really like talking unless I can see the face on the other end

FoArm03 · Answer

For me it's texting. I never really talk properly with my partner bcz I will be nervous.

dustybiker · Answer

Texting is a miracle.

dafina2208 · Answer

Call if the person fits the value of my time

petitedollbabee · Answer

Text. I hate phone calls.

Flower7 · Answer

I like texting much better.

exitseven · Answer

I would rather they call.

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

Text. I talk to much with work

Anonymous · Answer

Calls only. If you text me, it will be ignored.

clampfan101 · Answer

Depends on our relationship.

Deserter · Answer

Conversation flows much more easily with calling

moonpie89 · Answer

I like both. Text and call me

Jaykrisss · Answer

I think calling is better to save time

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

If important, call. If not important, then text.

pixie215 · Answer

phone call

Jltakk · Answer

Call. I never answer texts.

EmmaMary · Answer

Definitely a call.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on the relationship

England4eva · Answer

To call me. Maybe

Bevk72 · Answer

Text I hate talking on the phone

Dinklex3 · Answer

Call me 😛

jimmy2 · Answer

Text i have bad hearing

n4meAL · Answer

Call

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Call.

my_name_is__ · Answer

I prefer texting.

Anonymous · Answer

Call

skyeee_ · Answer

texting always

HeartFullOfGlue · Answer

Text

donnny2367764 · Answer

Sext

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Text

boobliker · Answer

text first

Henry_-_Blakes · Answer

Both

In_Trance · Answer

Call

pink-jilly · Answer

Text

tponderingundead · Answer

text

Bad_Babe_xox · Answer

texts (mostly)

captainggaming · Answer

I prefer texting.

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