Is it easier for you to talk to someone in person or online?

United States
October 21, 2008 2:49am CST
I dont know about anyone else, but I have found that it is much easier for me to talk to someone online than it is in person. It seems I can keep one train of thought going when I have to type it out, but when I speak to someone my mind jumps around a lot. It also seems like I communicate what I am trying to say so much better when my voice isnt involved lol. How about any of you, which seems to be easier for you and why? I'm curious if I'm the only one that finds online chats easier than face to face chats.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
I personally think it is easier to talk to someone online then it is in person. I have been able to open up to some on here but then there are others that i sould not do that with. I know from experience if you let to much out in person they kind of look at you like you are a weirdo ( oh what i am ) lol. But i do think it is easier when you find that person you can talk to. You know me i love to talk to people as long as you dont make me mad. Then all hell breaks loose.
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• United States
22 Oct 08
So for you is it that you hold back when you talk to people face to face and not when you are talking online? Or is it just easier to be your true self when you dont have to worry about someone looking at you funny the next day lol. And yes i know you love to talk, and can get along with anyone, its a gift i admire and envy. But its also what makes you such a great person to be around.
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
I also preferred not face to face conversations, such as texting, email or chatting, it gives me more time to think, because sometimes in face to face, after we finished our conversation, the idea came late. It's just that time that made me think that I should've tell him/her this or that.. I guess im a slow thinker.
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• United States
21 Oct 08
You know i find myself doing the same thing...thinking darnit that would have been perfect to say right then, sometimes hours after the conversation is over. But my problem isnt that im a slow thinker its that there is always so much in my head the finding what i want to say among the unnecessary stuff that floats around is harder in person.
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@kedves (728)
21 Oct 08
It depends who I am chatting to. If its a long time friend then it is fairly easy to chat face to face. i think it is the anonymity that makes it easier to chat to people on-line and also the solace and distance between you also helps as it can feel sometimes as if you are talking to yourself so you are able to say what you really wish to say. knowing the other person is not staring at you as you talk or interrupting you gives you the freedom to chat and as you say when you type your feelings are more controlled. :)
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• United States
21 Oct 08
You know I have found even with long time friend and even my husband of 9 years it is easier to talk online than in person. How strange is that
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• United States
25 Oct 08
Oh yes, I would have to say, for me, online is a lot easier, & more convenient. I personally think the internet is alot less judgemental. Meaning... Online people can't see you, so they can not judge who you are by your skin color, hair color, body type... They would not know, unless you told them, and then, you can only believe so much of what you are told. If I told you I was 5'6, green eyes, auburn hair, does that mean that I really am? (I am, but trying to make a point). I could just as easily tell you I was 5'7 black hair with blue eyes. I could tell you my skin is black, white, olive, or purple for that matter, and it just really doesn't matter, because you can not see it, and have not idea if I am telling the truth or not! Whether you notice it or not, no matter who you are, something about the way you look, make people think a certain way about you. Whether it be your skin color, height, weight, bra size, your smile, the clothes you wear... And it changes the way people talk to you. I find that online, noone really cares how I dress, if I have scars or not, if I am tall or short... So yes, talking to people, meeting friends, having fun... It does seem easier online! Thanks for reading, Nocturnica
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• United States
25 Oct 08
And I forgot to mention... It is also easier to get to know someone online than in person. For example. You can visit their websites, blogs, personal pages, profiles... And learn alot about that person. the same person you could know in real life for years, and never know certain things about them. Thanks again, Nocturnica
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• United States
25 Oct 08
You know i never thought of all those differences... It's so true though, i could look like zena warrior princess online, instead of kat midget mommy!! lol And i noticed, its a lot easier to change the subject or stop talking to someone online too when the subject goes to far or goes into an area you are uncomfortable with.
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