I never thought I would be writing about whether one would prefer to text, talk or have a face-to-face conversation.  I would have thought it was an absurd question, to say the least. But, here we are in the 21st century and this is our reality.  What’s more, many people would rather text than talk. And a face-to-face conversation may not even be in the offing for some. How I wish this were not so.

It’s not that I don’t see an advantage in texting.  In fact, it is perfect for many instances where communication can be sent immediately and then the person who receives it can either find the information helpful, or ignore it, if it is not that important to them at that time.  It is especially helpful when is running late, or there is an emergency and one can’t talk.

It has always been my preference to have face-to-face conversations.  I love to see the reactions on people’s faces because that alone is communication in and of itself.  I want to know that the words I am speaking have the connotation I thought they would have on the other person.  If not, more conversation can be added to get the message across as it was intended.

After face-to-face conversation, my second choice is talking on the phone.  You still have inflection and other audial clues as to the feelings behind the words.  You will never get that from texting. So I am asking those who prefer to text all the time, “Why?”  I have never really asked that question in a deliberate way. However, I really would like to know.

I am really asking now.  Why does one prefer to text rather than talk on the phone  or face-to-face? I hope that at least one person will give me an answer.  Please and thank-you to anyone that responds. I wish I could ask you in person, face-to-face.