this^Maraveno said:
I cant understand a word anyone says over the phone
...or simply what they say in general...
What is the point of text messaging?
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I cant understand a word anyone says over the phone
...or simply what they say in general...
You have time to think about a response other than looking like an idiot that pauses after every sentence.
I think it's a little of all three. I can understand not wanting to text message (you'd rather talk, you don't like the tiny character limits or the weird typing if your phone doesn't have a full keyboard, etc)... But claiming to be unable to see any point in texting whatsoever? You're either really slow, or you have another motive in mind.Gilbert Munch said:
Also, I read about half the thread, and I didn't see this one mentioned, so here it is:
If you don't have all that much signal where you are currently (say, all you have is just the really small first bar shown), you can still get a text through, but an actual phone call is going to be broken up and hard to understand for both parties.
Or you could be mute.
Why should you be denied the safety, security and all-day contact that a phone provides just because you can't speak?
Why should you be denied the safety, security and all-day contact that a phone provides just because you can't speak?
I have no real objection to texting, and see it's pros and cons. The bottom line is if it works for people, more power to them. In a lot of cases I think it's simply a matter of silence combined with the fact that they are relatively shy.
I also feel that texting sort of developed due to all the policies limiting cell phone use in so many places, and those policies simply have yet to catch up.
I also feel that texting sort of developed due to all the policies limiting cell phone use in so many places, and those policies simply have yet to catch up.
I am one of those people who prefers calling someone to texting, but texting does have uses. For one, it makes it easier to organize group things, or ask a whole group a question. Another reason is if you don't know if the person is too busy right now (i.e. sleeping or in class) it is less disruptive.
I don't get it.
It seems like we are drifting farther and farther away from socializing without human contact.
Can't you just bare the sound of my voice to even talk to me?
It seems like we are drifting farther and farther away from socializing without human contact.
Can't you just bare the sound of my voice to even talk to me?
Because most of the time, I don't hear my phone ring but I can find a text even if I didn't hear it arrive and still get the message, like when we're at the supermarket and my brother sends a message that we need water or when my friend wants me to call her once I've finished work. I might not get the call or not be able to answer it (don't have my phone with me during work, is very bad form) but I still get the information.
cheaper and you know that the person you are sending it to will get it at some point cos they might not pick up straight away.
I'm a full-time student. I'm also a guy with a job who manages a team of nine people on deadline. Calling me during class is a no-go, but if I check my text messages after class, I can call back the people I need to call back to do business.
Text messages aren't just for distracted ADD teenagers. They serve a very important purpose for communication in business.
Text messages aren't just for distracted ADD teenagers. They serve a very important purpose for communication in business.
Well as awesome as my job is fucking with a certain set of UK console users my job can be a bit boring at times. So how about so I can try to enjoy work a bit more? Or is that bullshit too?Haseo21 said:
It's handy at times. Like sending the same message to multiple people. (ie mass mailouts as I refer to them) Also a good way to receive jokes. You can check back on parts of the 'conversation'
You don't like it, fair enough, but you can't deny its usefulness in many situations.
if you've ever done instant messaging, it makes sense. A lot of things aren't worth a call. A phone call requires that you both absent yourselves from what you are doing. That's fine if you only want to talk or if the matter requires detail/is urgent, but texting can be done when you have to be quiet--coffee house, travel, busy talking with someone else, ect. It's also far more efficient than a voicemail.
Anyway, its usefulness is contextual.
Anyway, its usefulness is contextual.
texting is ideally used when you need to get a short message across, which can be read later in case the reciever isn't available to be called.
It's a waste of time to call yr wife just to say you'll be home 5 minutes late, you could just send her that and get on your way.
if you require an immediate answer to a statement or question, calling is the way. for announcements of small magnitude, texting is more efficient
It's a waste of time to call yr wife just to say you'll be home 5 minutes late, you could just send her that and get on your way.
if you require an immediate answer to a statement or question, calling is the way. for announcements of small magnitude, texting is more efficient
Quick, other people don't need to know what you're talking about, and you don't have to worry about hearing the other person if you're in a loud place.
paying attention is a choice. not an obligation. and it sure as hell beats calling someone in the middle of class.
