Texting - Yay or Nay?

[Camper6]

It sure is nice to be able to stay in touch with family far away. Messaging allows that conveniently and affordable.

 

[Ruthanne]

I loved to text when I had a useable cell phone to text on but now only have the crappy govt. one that is really hard to text with. So yes and no.

 

[Wild1]

The other night was an example of when phone call is more appropriate than texting. Partner of a firm I used to work for passed away. Former co-worker and I talked on phone .....5 minutes about Ken and 5 minutes catchup.

Phone calls aren't THAT big of a deal...really. I don't understand why so many hate talking on the phone.

Even as a member of the younger generation I 100% agree with that. I think Miss Manners would have your back on this one too. I fear the day when people argue that it texting would be the appropriate medium for that kind of thing.

Not saying texting should replace all other forms of communication, but trying to get a feel for how many folks out there use this as a tool in the "communication toolbox" and find it useful (or not so useful at all).

 

[StarSong]

My cell phone gets far more use for text messaging than phone calls.

 

[Keesha]

I text 2 words..."Call me"

My husband does this also. Sometimes I forget that he’s at work with other people sitting around him and I can be quite the texting queen at times.

He will send one message.

‘I’ll call.’Lol .