is it too much to ask for someone to actually make a call instead of text?

[SAWYER]

Sheesh I don't want to carry out a text convo back and forth that could be handled in a phone call in 2 minutes.

 

[RedRooster]

Agreed! My 50 texts per month go too fast to waste one on "Yes"

 

[KeithTalent]

Ugh, no way. I freaking hate talking on the phone. Text or even e-mail me please.

Thanks.

KT

 

[Dirigible]

Texty text text text.

 

[shortylickens]

As much as I hate to admit it, texting is easier. Less chance for miscommunication, and you can respond to each other when able. You also have a record in case you forget something important. Finally, you dont have to worry about noise in the background muffling your conversation.

Having said that, I find it very unlikely that tweens and teens who have done dick with their lives have so much fucking information they desperately need to exchange a hundred times a day. Seriously, they spend all day telling each other about how much they dont know and havent done. Ditto for the average 20 year old college student. They're lives cant possibly be that interesting, and if they were, they wouldnt have time to text so much.

 

[destrekor]

As much as I hate to admit it, texting is easier. Less chance for miscommunication, and you can respond to each other when able. You also have a record in case you forget something important. Finally, you dont have to worry about noise in the background muffling your conversation.

Having said that, I find it very unlikely that tweens and teens who have done dick with their lives have so much fucking information they desperately need to exchange a hundred times a day. Seriously, they spend all day telling each other about how much they dont know and havent done. Ditto for the average 20 year old college student. They're lives cant possibly be that interesting, and if they were, they wouldnt have time to text so much.

My life isn't so insanely interesting, but my thoughts sure are!

I mostly save that for y'all. In the form of YADestrekorNovel.

If I put them into real words in the outside world, it's because I'm really buzzed or drunk, and someone just had to bring up a slightly similar topic. :biggrin:

 

[SaDiZTiKStyLeZ]

It depends on what is to be communicated. Most texts are work related when we are keeping it short quick communications between each other on the job. Although since the no texting while driving law in IL, I wait till I'm at at the destination or a stop light to respond. But if its something lengthy that requires some discussion or such then I'd prefer calls.

 

[XZeroII]

I don't have a text plan so DON'T TEXT ME.

 

[GeekDrew]

If it will take more than a few texts back and forth, then I prefer calling. But for simple questions, statements, and etc, text definitely wins.

 

[amdhunter]

When you think about it, this forum is one big text fest.

 

[Dirigible]

Think about it.

 

[Mike Gayner]

You're not obliged to enter into a text conversation OP - just phone them after the first text. Then stop bitching.

 

[LittleNemoNES]

i like text and email because it lets people respond @ their leisure.
when you call someone, you are forcing your company upon them. The other person needs to stop what they are doing to give you a reasonable amount of attention.

 

[preslove]

OP, you are OLD!!!!!

 

[CraigRT]

I like texting, but when a few messages drag out, then it should've been a phonecall.

 

[JS80]

Sprint FTW

 

[nageov3t]

respond to their texts with a call. they'll get the point eventually.

 

[zanejohnson]

text anyday... i can ignore it if i want to without looking like a douche...just make up some excuse later...sorry wasnt around my phone, sorry someone else had my phone, sorry i didnt hear my phone..

 

[Matthiasa]

Depends on the person, some I much prefer to talk to. Others though just texting or chatting online is usually okay.

 

[Corporate Thug]

I'm the same way. The worst part is when people text you something that would clearly take time explaining. For example, a friend just texted me a legal question. WTF? you expect a text back for something like that?

 

[SlitheryDee]

I don't mind texting in principle, but when a person's life begins to be interrupted every minute or so so they can read and respond to a new text from an endless parade of people there's a problem. I know people who can't focus on a book, a movie, a drive, a workout, or even a real-life conversation without getting caught in some stupid text exchange. It's always some meaningless "wut R U doin LOL" type conversation too, yet everything in that person's life must stop for a moment while they immediately reply. I'll literally be in mid-sentence in a conversation with them and suddenly they're no longer paying attention, or we're at a movie and they're seeming as interested as I am, yet when the texting gadget goes off all thoughts of the movie go out the window. What the fuck is it about that little doodad in your pocket that gives it instant priority over everything else in your life? I don't fucking understand it.

 

[Jesusthewererabbit]

Ugh, no way. I freaking hate talking on the phone. Text or even e-mail me please.

Thanks.

KT

Same.

I don't mind texting in principle, but when a person's life begins to be interrupted every minute or so so they can read and respond to a new text from an endless parade of people there's a problem. I know people who can't focus on a book, a movie, a drive, a workout, or even a real-life conversation without getting caught in some stupid text exchange. It's always some meaningless "wut R U doin LOL" type conversation too, yet everything in that person's life must stop for a moment while they immediately reply. I'll literally be in mid-sentence in a conversation with them and suddenly they're no longer paying attention, or we're at a movie and they're seeming as interested as I am, yet when the texting gadget goes off all thoughts of the movie go out the window. What the fuck is it about that little doodad in your pocket that gives it instant priority over everything else in your life? I don't fucking understand it.

This as well. Ever gone on a date, and she wouldn't stop texting?

 

[Jeff7]

My life isn't so insanely interesting, but my thoughts sure are!

I mostly save that for y'all. In the form of YADestrekorNovel.

If I put them into real words in the outside world, it's because I'm really buzzed or drunk, and someone just had to bring up a slightly similar topic. :biggrin:

If you tried to text someone one of your better posts, you'd likely run out of battery power before it was done. Then your local cellphone tower would scream in agony as if it were passing a kidney stone the size and shape of a typical throwing star.

...
What the fuck is it about that little doodad in your pocket that gives it instant priority over everything else in your life? I don't fucking understand it.

No kidding. My phone is on "silent" whenever I'm out of the house, meaning it won't even vibrate - it just blinks. I got along just fine when the world couldn't get ahold of me when I was away from home, I'm sure I'll survive perfectly well now, with my 6 year-old Nokia.
And since I got Skype, that poor little cellphone doesn't seem much action.

 

[shortylickens]

Same.



This as well. Ever gone on a date, and she wouldn't stop texting?

Most annoying thing ever is trying to get to know someone and the first thing you find out (and possibly the only thing) is they are a text junkie.

Thats grounds for an early end of the first and only date. I'd send her a message from the parking lot saying "how you gonna pay for dinner?"

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Call?!? Uh...no thank you.