text only please
So while we’ve come a long way (no need for pen & paper), the question nowadays, though, is do you text or call? And let’s not even mention instant messenger or bbm for those of us who have blackberries… For most guys, traditional calling is a thing of the past. It’s like dial-up…been there, done that, but thank God we have high-speed baby! I’m talking about simple, quick, and efficient texting.
Let’s be honest it so beats calling on many fronts. I mean it’s not only faster but you can say what needs to be said and leave it at that. No need for the “how was your day” or “what do you think about that” conversations. In the fast-paced catch me if you can world we live in…who has time for those? It’s like come on…are you seriously trying to hold a conversation with me via the phone. You can’t be serious…my ears are starting to hurt. Besides we have to leave some topics for in-person. There’s nothing like that simple quick text…”trying to grab drinks or meet up?” It took only seven words to accomplish what would have taken perhaps thirty minutes had it been a phone call. And guess what…if she says “No”…you’re on to the next one without having expended any mental energy. And how many of us were really listening during those calls anyway…LOL. Okay I’m just being silly but seriously it’s like the advantage of texting over calling is a no-brainer. Yes, texting like all things can be abused (drunk texting, sending out the same text to different people, etc.) but by and large it has to be the best invention since sliced bread. So here’s my vote to texting….anything short would be so uncivilized. Now if you excuse me…I have to get back to texting. 
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#1 by JustinCase on December 15, 2009 - 9:43 am
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text messages are cool. text conversations can be annoying. carpal tunnel of the thumbs just plain would suck. in communication, the delivery is just as important as the content…sometimes it’s more; so there is still something to be said for actually talking to who you’re trying to talk to.
#2 by Loren-ZOE on December 24, 2009 - 11:28 am
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Text messaging is definitely the way to go now-a-days; however, one issue with this favored medium is the lost of context. You can have a quick convo but if you say the wrong thing, your quick text can turn into insult or a lost opportunity. For example, if your first text to a woman you met last night is “what are you doing tonight?”, she could think that you’re just trying to have sex. So either be more specific with more characters/words or initiate a verbal conversation with asking if they’re available to talk.
Example 1: Hey… r u free for dinner around 7p 2nite?
Example 2: It was nice meeting u last night. When is a good time to give u a call?
Example 3: Hey [name]… hit me up when you can talk.
Don’t get me wrong, texting is great when you’re busy… because you can respond on your own schedule. That includes answering questions or just talking when you feel like it without having to tell that person, “can i call you back later?”, and potentially offend them or just lose brownie points bc you’re not available when she wants to talk.
In closing, just find out if she’s / he’s a text friendly person bc I’ve met a few ladies that would prefer a call vs. a text… bc it’s viewed as impersonal. I just think I’m extremely charming and witty… and texting doesn’t tickle their fancy. I could be wrong…