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writes:Hey everyone,I need to ask all you agony aunts if you prefer texting or calling?I personally prefer texting,like if someone calls me I don't like it,I just don't answer and text that person..cuz I'm more comfortable texting!you know with calling sometimes you have those awkward silence and moments,and texting you can take your own sweet time and text!what about you guys?do you guys prefer texting or calling someone?or am I the only wierd one who does that lol..
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 November 2012): Depends on what the text or call is about or whom it's from. There are plenty of times texting is exactly appropriate but other times it's way out of line. When having a conversation with someone, texting can only go so far and much can be lost in translation when all you can read are words, just like email....there is no emotion that commonly ties in with what someone is saying.
Personally, I think kids are growing up with poor communication and people skills because they are hiding behind their computers and phones and are becoming adults with issues because of it.
I find it quite sad people are asking someone out on a date or breaking up through a text message. I am seeing people having "relationships" through text messaging and when they see each other, they don't know what to say or do...ackward. I find it sad to see a group of young adults out on a Friday night all sitting around a table with their phones in their faces and not socializing with the people around them. I find it disturbing to see teenagers through adults clinging onto their phones like security blankets when in a social setting...
We are going in the wrong direction with technology when it comes to stuff like this.
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reader, citadel  +, writes (13 November 2012):
I personally prefer things in writing. Not only to fall back on but as a daily diary and scheduler.
However if a guy has the voice like Hugo Weaving or Carl Sagan. Well.. the answer is obvious...
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reader, Staceily  +, writes (12 November 2012):
 Depends on the person and subject matter. In most cases I would prefer a phone call. I enjoy talking on the phone. Cases in which I wouldn't would be if I am at work, if it is someone I can't carry on a conversation with, if it is a short quick question and calling is unnecessary. I wouldn't respond to a call with a text because I find that rude personally. And holding long conversations over text can sometimes lead to confusion, you can read what they say but can't always tell how they mean it. I've gotten into a few fights with my husband that way. And you are forced to write "lol" so people know you are just kidding around even if you aren't laughing at all, kinda annoying. But text messaging is very convienent and helpful overall.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2012): I love texting. I mean noone hardly ever texts me but noone calls either lol. I'm on my phone 24/7 but only my mom and hubby call me. I prefer texting when i want to contact someone because you can just send it and whenever they get around to it they can write back. Great if they are busy or at work etc.
I wouldn't ignore someones phone call then text that person though, seems kinda wierd. Like if you returned a phone call with an email. Unless they left a message with a question and you just replied with an answer.
Also I'm assuming your talking about friends and family not a significant other. I prefer talking in that case 100%. Also for me there is nothing sexy about sexting ewww. I just like to hear my mans voice. You can tell if someone is tired, bored, mad, drunk or excited on the phone. You only know what they type when your texting.
Texting is WAY easier so if that's what u like do it but some people might think its weird when they call and you ignore it and then text. I would.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2012): "With texts, it is very unpersonal, it is just words. How can you display emotions through typed words? You can't."
Actually you can. :P
For example "Today has been some day. :(" Is very different to "This has been some day. :)"
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2012): Texting. When someone calls I always feel ambushed. I like to be able to read what someone's saying and decide what or if even to respond.
Now if you could put a subject matter on your call, like a caller ID I'd probably answer the phone more.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2012): I prefer texting mainly so I can think carefully before I respond and so I can re-read the texts at my leisure. Texts also can be avoided and you are not forced to answer if you don"t want to. I always want to get people off the phone so a text is a great kop out!
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