My friend texting me more than talking, I don't know why

I hate talking on the phone. It is uncomfortable for my ear; you can't listen to music or watch a movie or any other sort of other task while you are talking on the phone; and last, but not least, the conversation can be more private via text message than over the phone. And actually, text messaging is cheaper than talk. I have unlimited text and less than an hour of talk time per month. Another reason why I hate talking over the phone: those awkward silences when noone can think of anything to say. Ugh I hate that. That doesn't happen when you text because they just won't text you back until they think of something to say lol. I don't understand why people seem to have so much negativity towards texting. It really is a great invention. People say that people don't talk anymore, but that is just not true. We may have different means of communication, but we probably actually talk more. I would much rather talk to a person in person than text message them, but if I can't be there, I'd much rather text or IM.

you should tell them how you feel, and ask them why they are texting so much. but often to text is more convenient because people may be loud, or they may be doing something which occupies most of their time, so they wont have time to have a voice conversation, but a text only takes a couple of seconds and one can still listen and participate if they text. consider

It appears that you deem this texting as a problem, am I right? If I am, my advise to you would be- why you are responding to communications that you find inappropriate? This is no way to treat a friend! Try to cut down your text answers. Just say yes or no. He will get the message very soon, and will get back to you on the phone or in person.

I too have such behavior. Normally, I will just sms the person. But if what I want to relay is lengthy and needs more explanation, then I will still call the person.

Hi there, I guess people nowadays love to text than call because it's cheaper, hassle free and it's convenient. I must say I love to text than call when I communicate with my old friends and it's a trend here in the Philippines. With you last question, most people express themselves through writing thus they text than call.

Actually, you got a good point. In my country, one text message is 1 cent. SO, it is CHEAP! However, it is a good promotion from the telecommunication centers as they make a fortune out of this. I still feel if the matter is important, phone is better over text :)

I do not mind texting especially if I am not able to talk at the moment. I have unlimited text messaging and I take advantage of that feature. all of friends text me and when we do not feel like texting then we will pick up the phone and call. To each its on.

As technology advances, more and more people are using lesser of their mouths and are instead relying on the fingers to 'talk' for them. Usually for me, when I have something to say, maybe it's just a short response to my friends notifying them of any updates, I'll sms them. Otherwise, I'll call them. Well, I find that talking is much easier than texting. Moreover, texting regularly may hurt the finger joints and you could develop arthritis in the future if care is not taken enough. Maybe your friend prefers texting and that he could convey more messages this way.

Sometimes texting comes easier to people. You don't have to show your true feelings and emotions. It is like a silent conversation. If someone is not feeling in the mood to be chatty, they may fall back on texting so they can stay in communication with you.

The good part about texting is if you are busy you dont have to reply that minute But if there is a phone call, you feel obligated to pick up the phone. On the other hand, you will notice that people only text in chopped up words. Shortening them and sometimes you have to figure out what they are saying in the text lingo. But if you text all the time you can pretty much figure it out. And the other good thing is my daughter is married and has a one year old and a 5 year old. So if I text her she will reply when she is not busy. If I call she might answer but have to go because she is busy. I honestly think there are pros and cons of texting vs. talking.

Well it is a sad fact indeed that nowadays our voice seems a little bit useless as a tool to communicate. All we need now are just our fingers and our cellphone or computer can do the talking. But still our brain works,so that is one consolation I think. Last night, a friend of mine sent me a BBM (blackberry messenger message) saying that he's getting sick and is about to lose his voice. So since we were just chatting through BBM and never really made a single phone call, I told him, it's okay we don't need that voice anyway! I was shocked too with the way I responded but that's the truth. So what he did was to send me voice notes of himself and told me to give him a reply with that voice notes and not a BBM.

Hi, I dont know why but Im just a talker . I text evrey now and then . I mostly use phone for talk because its easy for me. I guesse talking fits me fine because I dont like to hunt and peck for keys on the phone keypad . I have to agree with you on the texting. if you have a prepaid phone text can get out of controll with spending limits and bugeting. it also can take a big portion of units per every text message . have you tried a phone plan that cost for unlimited calls and or test? if you are concerned about cost try one of these

I know a lot of people that prefer texting over talking. Young and older. I'm an "older" :)I do text quite a bit but it's not my choice. I will answer a text and continue for a while but at some point, when I'm just tired of it, I will quit in the middle of the conversation and just call them. I get tired of it... it's ok for just a short message that requires a quick one or two word response but much beyond that and I'm just not going to participate. It's tiresome. I don't like the abreviated words, the bad grammer. If you have something to talk to me about just call me, if it's a quick yes or no question then texting is fine. People are in danger of losing the fine art of conversation.

Pesonally I have always found textig faster and easier. I find it hard to be holding a phone to my ear and doing something else. Also it is easier to end a conversation when it becomes uncomfortable because you don't have to hve an explanation when you stop texting. I am glad they came up with texting.

Ir is possible, that your friend feels more comfortable in texting over chatting. I there that might be more convenient for them as well. My daughter and I used to text a lot but now, we just talk instead of texting. I do like texting though, but I think I do prefer to talk instead. If you feel more comfortable talking instead of chatting, then maybe you should tell your friend about it os maybe hte3n he will decide to talk to you more that he would texting. I think nowadays, texting is very popular, more so than talking, however, everywhere I do, I see both, but I think there is more talking than texting. I think with texting though, it is much more private, as others don't know what you are saying, whereas, talking, others can hear you when you are out an about. Take care, and have a very good day/