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Do you prefer talking or texting?

I’m a texter.

I often wonder how I survived life in the old days, having to phone people. It could be terrifying. But now? Even most businesses are becoming aware of the need to communicate by text & will let you text them.

I’m an introvert with poor auditory processing.

by Anonymousreply 23September 28, 2024 6:24 AM

Are you on the spectrum? What makes phone calls “terrifying.”

by Anonymousreply 1September 27, 2024 4:12 AM

I have auditory processing issues. It’s disabling at times using phones.

And you seem to lack empathy.

by Anonymousreply 2September 27, 2024 4:15 AM

I guess it’s something to see a shrink about…

by Anonymousreply 3September 27, 2024 4:17 AM

I like to hear voices.

by Anonymousreply 4September 27, 2024 4:22 AM

Talking. All this fucking typing. It takes forever to have a fucking conversation. And don't get me started with emoji and the illiteracy those represent.

by Anonymousreply 5September 27, 2024 4:38 AM

I prefer posting on DL.

by Anonymousreply 6September 27, 2024 4:40 AM

Texting all the way. I hate speaking on the phone.

by Anonymousreply 7September 27, 2024 4:46 AM

I don’t know what would be intimidating about a work related call - they’re very specific and impersonal.

How challenging is it to say, “I’m calling to confirm Friday’s meeting at 2:00.”

(Maybe my office tasks haven’t been very exciting.)

by Anonymousreply 8September 27, 2024 4:46 AM

Texting. But if you had asked me years ago when texting first became a thing, I would have said talking. I thought texting was stupid and didn't understand why people didn't just make a call instead. But I've grown to hate making and receiving calls, especially when all I need is to ask and/or reply to a specific question. Texting is much quicker for things like that.

by Anonymousreply 9September 27, 2024 4:51 AM

Depends on the purpose. I don't like going back and forth texting, forever. If a phone conversation would clear things up faster, then I prefer a phone call.

by Anonymousreply 10September 27, 2024 5:06 AM

Yes, some situations are better explained over the phone rather than texting

by Anonymousreply 11September 27, 2024 3:03 PM

Talking, I’m an elder gay

by Anonymousreply 12September 27, 2024 3:17 PM

Each has its place.

In a work situation, when someone presents me with a list of things they want me to accomplish, usually in a very specific manner, I'd much rather be able to read the list than memorize it as I stand there. This was a real problem with one particular old boss who would just gas on at length about what he wanted me to do. I'd try to write it all down, but I was never fast enough.

I don't know if this is exactly what OP meant about auditory processing issues, but texting would have made my life so much better in that situation.

That said, I hate texting with friends. I loathe long conversations I have to type. I'd much rather talk.

by Anonymousreply 13September 27, 2024 3:22 PM

I prefer telegrams.

by Anonymousreply 14September 27, 2024 3:59 PM

I hate talking on the phone, but love in-person conversations.

by Anonymousreply 15September 27, 2024 4:07 PM

[quote]Do you prefer talking or texting?

Masturbating.

by Anonymousreply 16September 27, 2024 4:12 PM

Team Text.

The very thought of talking on the phone can be anxiety-inducing. My friends and family members tend to be longwinded on the phone, and I can barely get a word in without feeling I'm interrupting them.

Such is the life of a functional introvert.

by Anonymousreply 17September 27, 2024 6:30 PM

Actual human interaction? Nah, go back to your text bubble.

by Anonymousreply 18September 27, 2024 6:45 PM

Of course texting. Clearer, faster, less intrusive.

by Anonymousreply 19September 27, 2024 9:48 PM

I have a friend who likes to text but he doesn't use punctuation marks and thinks you're stupid if you can't understand what he texted you. He loves texting when drunk too....so bad

by Anonymousreply 20September 28, 2024 6:04 AM

Some men do the talking test cos they want to hear if your voice is masculine.

by Anonymousreply 21September 28, 2024 6:09 AM

Texting vs Calling: Which is Better?

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by Anonymousreply 22September 28, 2024 6:19 AM

Talking on the phone because tone of voice comes through a voice call. That said, the lightning speed of SMS can't beat a phone call for quick communication.

Like r9 mentioned I also thought texting was stupid at first - face it, most textspeak abbreviations are like something a 10 year old would use - but it has its place.

by Anonymousreply 23September 28, 2024 6:24 AM
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