Would you be happy enough if your friends congratulated you via text message?

these days, u have to be happy they congratulated you at all! Common courtesy seems to have flown out the window these days. I recently paid a condolence call on a woman who lost her husband. I was horrified by how many mutual friends, most of whom lived closer to her, said to me "oh, it's good you got over there. I never made it there. I was too busy".WHAT??? they couldn't walk over after work, and spend 30 minutes? I don't know what is happening with people!!!

I can understand your situation how you would have felt. Sending a message is no substiute for talking to each other. I also send lots and lots of SMS to my near and dear ones on their birthdays, anniveraries etc., but I follow it by calling them. I make it a point to call them, after sending SMSs. Birth of a baby is a great occasion, I believe and one should call to congratulate you. Heartiest Congratulation from me and all of my friend here on mylot....I cannot convey my blessings to you through a call because I do not have your tele number....LOL! Hope you won't mind. Best wishes!

Well, first off. Congratulations on the new baby. If I knew you'd personally I would call or visit:P I try to atleast call people on special occassions. My Birthday was on Saturday and all my friends decided to text me, or leave me a message on MSN Or Facebook. Which was nice to atleast hear from them. But I'm usually busy all day of my birthday (I was this year, for sure!) So to atleast get a message from them since if they called I wouldn't be home or wouldn't answer my cell. Atleast I'm getting the message. But I think for bigger things like an anniversary or birth of a child, I would appreciate more if they were to visit me, or call atleast.

Ya dats the saddest part of life these days..pppl do remain in touch but it isnt dat pleasing than meeting them personally and having blast with them on days such as Birthdays which comes once every year....Yes it has happened with me too...when i happened to score good in my term exams(I actually topped)...but still my closed once happened to just message me...never had a talk with them....Yes it does bothers a lot...u miss those feelings dat u should have got.....

I totally understand how you feel. I absolutely hate text messaging. it's so impersonal. i don't understand why people would rather sit there and text when it's so much easier to press a button and call. my brother texts me all the time and it drives me insane. i'm always texting him back telling him if he wants to talk to me than he needs to call otherwise stop texting me. LOL! I'm sorry people text you congrats on your baby from your phone instead of calling. by the way, congratulations on your new arrival. that is such an exciting time and i know you were disappointed when all you got was a text. good luck and God bless

hi kiran-i do agree with you-the other year my sister sent me a telegram via text to say happy birthday-that really upset me-i know we weren't talking but as it was a special birthday i would of thought she would of made an effort by calling me--it is a shame how mobiles have literally taken over with a text-it can be quite upsetting. technology nowadays is taking over from actually communicating with each other i would rather talk to a friend face to face or over the phone it shows they care--hugs littleowl

No one has texted me. In Canada, texting costs a lot, but I do not want telephone messages either. Just send me an email, write me a letter, send me a card, and if you telephone, tell me the news and when you will be in town. It really does not bother me how they contact me, as long as they do. I guess it takes a long time texting and it does cost them money, at least where I live.

a lot of my friends greet me during my birthday, or other special occasion mostly through text messages. it doesn't really bother me, in fact, i understand them because we are so busy with our own lives and often, we don't have the time to talk over the phone for a long time. because when we do, we talk for at least half an hour. and then, most of my friends prefer to send text messages because it doesn't just save time, it also saves money. ^__^

i dont really mind if someone greets me thru txt instead of greeting me personally, coz the mere thought that they remembered me is good enough for me. well, with the exception of course of your special someone,if he/she has the time, of course, he/she shouldnt just settle for a text message.

Hi kiran, I feel that it is too bad that our society has come to this. It is so much better to hear a friends voice, and even better to see them in person. Congratuations on your new baby, and I hope all your friends come and visit. Blessings.

Hello, I guess I'd be happy with a text since I am not proficient in texting and it takes me so long to write one! I also think that maybe some people might not want to disturb you as with a new baby you probably have some odd sleeping hours. ( I know I did!) I appreciated the calls but I hated the fact that the telephone rang when I was fast asleep! I suppose in this day and age its acceptable to text, at least they were thinking of you! P.S. Congratulations on your new addition!

It definitely means a lot more if one makes an effort to visit or at the very least call personally to congratulate if it's a "big" event like birth of a baby. If it's a "smaller" event, text message is ok... Still that personal touch meant a lot more...and by the way,..hey CONGRATULATIONS!!!

People use this form of communication as a feeble excuse of actually talking to you. In this day and age of communication, that is precisely what people are NOT doing... communicating. They are using other forums to let them say what they feel. I wonder if it just that they don't have enough time..... that's the usual excuse! I'm sorry your friends couldn't pick up the phone. Birth is such a miracle, so many people can't share your joy. They should be ringing you, talking to you and letting you express your emotions (which are probably running high with excitement), sending you cards, flowers and in a couple of weeks visiting you! By the way, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I guess it is sufficient is some cases. I have friend over seas that communicate via text message since long distances charges aren't feasible. But if a friend is close, then a phone call is in order. Additionally, with the times, text messages is the new means of communication. It's like chatting on instant message.

It's good to send message, but going to congrulate with telephone make more effect.

I'm an old fashioned kind of girl. I'd rather have people come see me. Texting seems to be the lazy way to "talk" to people. Congratulations on your baby by the way! Hey if I was one of your friends in person, I'd come see you or call you or both. I don't text so I don't find it proper. In a way it seems rude to me to text message. Especially since this was a very big ocassion for you.

my happiness is less so i consider it much...although much better if they see you in person sometimes we consider also the distance...some of my friends are far from my place so the only way to reached me through, text, call and less want to see me because they fear of the transportation cost. LOL...anyway, congrats my friend for having a baby.

I am happy with just a text, ofcourse is it great if they call. but for me is text much better then nothing at all. Atleast means that ur friends REMEMBER that day, and that is the point ^^ Can always share your thought in another day, when you actually meets face to face

It all depends on why they texted you. I can understand if they were excited and at work and couldn't do anything except text, but I would still expect them to call me as soon as they had a free moment. I know a lot of my friends work during the day, and couldn understand, also me and my friends are more the texting type then actually talking. lol.

well it depends, My BF and i don't live together, he has unlimited text, and a lot of our communication is via text. On my b-day and especially our anniversary he calls first thing in the morning before work to wake me up, it is nice to hear a voice, much more then to read a text. Then he always makes sure to see me after. Other family and friends text me, and my closest friends call, get presents, cards, or pop by. I think it is much more responsible to take care of the friends and family you hold close to your heart