Why is it easier to text someone than to call them???
By mariaf324
@mariaf324 (96)
United States
January 11, 2010 8:23pm CST
Why is it easier to text someone than to call them?? Is it because you can express yourself more through text?? People can't hear your tone of voice but your tone of words... And why is it that you can leave a response on their web page to say hi but can't call them to do so??? Have you ever thought of where will all this head to for the future??? I don't know about you but my fingers hurt after a while from texting too much...So, big question, is it the same to text and call someone?? Does it really matter how you get your message through?? Doesn't it sound better telling someone you love them with your voice??? It's more genuine...What's your input??
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29 responses
@online_jon (1476)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
For me the reason why is it easier to text someone than to call them is it's more affordable than calling. Then you will not be hesitate with the time while typing your words not like when calling the time is moving and you must quickly say your thoughts/point. Well, that's only my opinion!
@mariaf324 (96)
• United States
12 Jan 10
the pro with texting is that you can edit your words if you change your mind whereas by talking, you cannot.....
@boogerman (1544)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
Yes, aside from being cheaper of texting rather than calling, you can edit your words on text message before sending it but it can't be done on calls. The advantage of calling is you are talking on the person on real time unlike on texting where there is a short delay on sending messages. On calling, the person you are calling might not hear what you are talking about so you have to repeat it louder while on texting, you just have to type and read, like chatting. Anyway, it still depends on the person what means of communication he/she prefers, the reason could be the cost for it. If the person you want to contact is visually impaired, you should call but when he/she has problems on hearing, you should send a text message. 
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
12 Jan 10
I think it depends on the personality of the person too. I know friends in both categories - some really prefer texting while others keep calling for the slightest of things.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
12 Jan 10
Texting and iming and commenting online and so on make things so much more convenient, and you can keep in touch with more people more quickly. But at the same time it is less personal. Probably people who only text and communicate via computer become detached from people.
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
12 Jan 10
Hi, mariaf324. I don't see how someone can text all day. I would rather just call a person on the phone. I feel that I am able to express myself better. My brother-in-law and a friend of mines loves to text a lot. I don't see how they can do this. It is kind of tiresome if you ask me. One of my female friends said that is all she does all day is texting. She has an unlimited plan that she pays monthly. I was like, how can you enjoy texting so much! It can't be me. Saying, I love you, by the phone is more genuine than texting. Especially if that is all a person is doing instead of it saying, I love you by the telephone. I am not a texting kind of person, I am more of a phone person.
@vince06 (98)
• Philippines
13 Jan 10
its is more easier to talk with the person than txt him because it might cause miscommunication like you are expecting that he/she receive your txt but in the other hand he/she did'nt..so, it can cause a arguement especially in a relationship..so, thats why its better to call them to make it sure that you have communicate well.
@missraine (14)
• United States
12 Jan 10
I think its easier because you can have mutliple conversations going at one time and dont have to worry about saying hold on.. hold on, hold on... also sometimes people can go on verbal tangents when you get them on the phone but very few people go on tangents when texting.. Wghen you txt someone a question, they usually txt back a pretty simple answer..i luv that part of it!
@thebestmom (1104)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
because a lot of people cannot say what they want to say in front of people. example, when they want to ask someone out and afraid to be rejected. also when they ask for payment from someone who owe them. in texting, you can do it right away, while when yuo need to call , almost always you have to think twice first.
@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 10
To me it is not because it is easier but the convenience that it gives when you are at a place and you want to express something to a love one or a friend and it is much better to text. Another thing for me , I text when I do not have enough credit on the cell phone to call.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
12 Jan 10
Texting can be easier than talking to someone. The personal face to face contact is taken away. If you need to relay a message but prefer not to speak to someone, texting is the perfect answer.
@good2go2001 (915)
• United States
12 Jan 10
For me its just so much easier to use texting..if im multitasking a text message you can start it and then handle something else if need be, also if someone is discussing something you have extra time to think inbetween your responses. Also if your in a office and dont want everyone over hearing your conversation you can talk without having to worry what others hear. Now some conversations are better to have verbally like romantic type. I think its personal preference.
@umabharti (3972)
• India
12 Jan 10
hi, first is to text.the message if it is just asking or telling.if we want a long discussion then its better we first see whether the person is available by sending a text.then when there is a reply text it would be nice to call and talk.
@adamc151 (476)
•
12 Jan 10
I reckon it is because calling someone requires more effort. Also, if it with someone your not necessarily that close too the conversation may be filled with awkward silences. Another theory may be that if you call someone you may call them at not a necessarily good time, they may be busy for example. i could go on :P
@stand87 (664)
• Bulgaria
12 Jan 10
To tell something is easier for most of the people because you don't have to look at the eyes of the other one. The are the window of our souls. You all no that it's hard to look somebody in the eyes when you lie. Isn't it? Also it's hard to tell somebody that you feel like in love with her/him. It's because our fear that the other person will not share the feeling. That's why writing words is easier. It's harder to hear somebody don't love you than reading it!
But in my view, it's always better to talk with somebody. It's direct and clear! Sometimes we don't understand the written words correctly, you know.
@skyhawk3 (63)
• United States
12 Jan 10
I really rather text than call someone because it's just like the newest thing to do right now, when you call you really are taking up people's time so i just prefer to leave a little text message and wait till they respond, now in case their is an emergency now that's the time to call for your own safety right there ! but if it's just like convenience talk i save it for later and just turn it into a text message
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
12 Jan 10
I think it's possibly easier because texting is one-way.
When you call someone, that person has first to be available. And also, that person would want to answer your call. And upon answering your call, he/she would want to speak with you.
With texting, you just send and that person just reads... and he/she can reply or not at his/her leisure. So in this sense, texting is less obtrusive.
Cheers! 
@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
12 Jan 10
I prefer texting, mainly because if you call you have the risk that the other person will feel like talking for long and I just want to say something quick when I contact someone's phone, so texting is a way to get rid of unneccesary chat.
The bad thing is that you can't know if someone's ignoring a message or not.
@chriszh22 (432)
• China
12 Jan 10
I think it'll be easier to text for many things that hard to speak to by phone, such as love express, ask for money, cancel some appointment, as you don't need to explain too much by text, only a few words. And by text, there's no time limit, people will see it when available, while he may miss the call when he's not available, which adds the point.
