Why do people text?

Um, if you do not have unlimited minutes and you are gone a lot, texting is an easy economical option. There are unlimited text plans for cheap, bundled text plans for even cheaper. For instance, mine is a combination data/text unlimited plan and I pay $19.99. I can do anything I want with mine, browse, email, send photos, receive all sorts of things, etc. I can't watch streaming video or download music and apps from social network sites don't work but it's only the newest generation of phones that can reliably do things like that without bugs. I've never looked at texting as something 'just kids do'. I know a lot of adults who text, and they text a lot. When you can't talk, texting is a great way to stay in touch. Some people I'd rather text than talk to. You can text almost anywhere and nobody else around you has any idea what you're saying. If you were on a phone call, people would hear you. I have heard enough people griping about being 'forced' to listen to other peoples' phone calls, which I think is silly. Nobody is forced to listen. You might have to hear it but you don't have to listen lol.

I am 52, and it is not that I am opposed to new technology, I am all for it. I hate texting though. I respond just enough to type "Call Me!" Our 18 year old is the worst, she knows it hurts my hands and she will still text me. Now this is a girl who is already pretty much illiterate, she can't spell, reads slowly, has been in reading comprehension classes since we adopted her5 years ago. Texting to me is making these children who already have problems with the English language even worse. How will they ever learn if they are not expected to. Ann example of what she might text to me..."Wzt ^" Now in my world this would say, "What are you doing?" I want to respond; "not your knowledge of the English language dear!" Give me a break, I think parents are doing their children a great disservice when they let young children have cell phones, especially if they allow them to constantly text. By the way, I did not supply my daughter with her cell, her Birth Mom did. The same person who is responsible for her lack of education to begin with. Alright down off my soap box now. Blessings Marilyn

Hi, I must admit I much prefer text, it is easier not to participate in a text conversation than a phone conversation. If you get distracted or want to end the call, the other person often gets the wrong idea. Maybe I just like to be left alone, partly I think as I work in the community, so when I get home I like to be left alone. Only problem is I have to keep the phone on for emergencies. Sometimes I will call people if it needs the personal touch. Have fun Mrsl x x

It has been my experience that kids predominantly text because it's ultimately private (no being overheard), quick, and it's not limited by proximity. I don't know any kids who text as a form of rebellion... As an adult (2 years from 30) I and my friends text for the same reasons plus it is the most concise form of communication. "Meet me at OliveGarden at 2:00pm. Parking in front. Reserved under Janet." Think of it, if I had called my friends first I'd have to make 4 sepirate calls, second what if someone forgets or misunderstands me? They'll have to call me back and I'll have to reiterate, they may feel foolish for forgetting. Using a text they all receive the same message simultaneously and have a visual copy of the info so the possibility ot misinterperetation is nill to none. Texting is usually easier. Of course this depends on the person. I submit the text communication in call conversation form... "Hey!" "Hi!" "How are you?" "Fine, and you?" "Good good, say how about we eat at OliveGarden today?" "Sounds good to me." "2:00 good for you?" "Yeah." "Alright, I'll make the reservation under Janet and I'll park at the front" "Ok, sounds good." "Alright, see you there." "2:00 right?" "Yup." "Ok, bye." "Bye." Now that times 4 and the lunch is scheduled. You decide which is more efficient and convenient. :)

Well, it is more appropriate to make a call,rather than send as sms/text. But, you, the caller, should also consider some things before making a call. I'll cite some: (1.) Is he(the person I'm about to call) busy doing something(at work, on a meeting, etc.)? (2.)Is my intention(for calling) worth the call? e.g., emergencies (3.) How much would calling cost compare to sending sms/text?

Ha ha I take it you do not have any teenagers! Texting is the best form of communication when it comes to getting info from your kids and you get it without the ATTITUDE. I can find out where my kid is ..what she is up to . .what homework she has . .and any other info I need when I am at work or she is out and about. . And the best part of it is that there can be "No I never said that" with a text ! Best part of texting is how fast I get an answer from her. Before the texting really became a part of life the frustration of a no answer to my call was infuriating! Now I text and within seconds I always get a reply back. As for other reasons to text . . which I could go on and on about is that you get to the point of what it is you need to communicate in a fast and efficient way. I personally think it is one of the best means of communicating with anyone!

Texting is just another way of communication, just like a phone call or an instant message online. It isn't always to get away with something that you aren't supposed to be doing. It's good for getting to know people. Like if you meet someone new and you want to get to know them better in a convient way through out the next couple of days, you could text to find out more about the person. It is much more comfortable than calling someone you don't really know. Then as you get to know them better you can start using phone calls and making plans to hang out.

Hi oneidmnster, Yes why don,t they just call i aways wonder about that i only text when i am on a bus and i feel i can,t talk with out everyone on the bus hearing what i am saying. Apart from that i just call someone (Good discussion)

most people use text here because it is cheaper. when you call someone you are charged by the minute per call, while if you just text you are charge per text and text charge are very small, some even have unlimited texting that you can pay for a small fee. yes, it is easier to call but it costs more. so maybe that's the reason why people text.

I text jsut to cut long stories short. A text is usually to the point and saluataion is'nt always neccesary. Plus it the gives the other person a levay to text in his/her own time, if the other person is busy. i think its a kewl invention, hats off to the dude!!

I guess it is more personal, but again it is more expensive as well. For most people I guess is a matter of habbit. Many people I know of barely ever text or even text back even though they know quite well how to text.

I think texting is way more convinient than calling some one. At least, for me it is. Instead of having a long drawn out conversation, you can get your point across in a few simple words.