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Do You Text A Lot?

Sapphiregal — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 02:52:57 GMT

I have to say I hate texting. I prefer an actual phone conversation, but, it seems these days everyone just wants to text. We are becoming a society of closed off people. I guess you can tell I am no spring chicken - 73, to be exact. I really miss the days of my youth.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 02:59:15 GMT

I'm 76 and for certain things texting works for me. Husband will text from the store to see if I want something, which is a lot faster and easier than a phone call. Sister in another state will text and ask if it's ok to call. Sister in Australia will text to see if I want to talk and if that's ok she will FaceTime me. I find it comes in handy. I would never have a conversation texting.

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RedTop — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:04:43 GMT

Yes I do text a lot. After MANY years as a switchboard operator, I HATE talking on the phone.

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:09:00 GMT

I hate texting. I just don't participate in much of today's technology. 2 or 3 texts on the same topic and I'm done 😄

I have never learned that whole thumb thing.In fact, if ordering Shipt, I just say no substitutions so they don't text me.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

KailaS — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:22:51 GMT

I do not text much. Part of the issue is I dislike texting for anything but quick questions, reminders, etc. I also now am losing my vision. So, even if the bank wants to send me a code, I cannot read their string of numbers or letters to my phone to verify that I am me.

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ECBG — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:40:54 GMT

I'll text as a "touch base" thing.

If something is going into directions or a long explanation, then I'll call them.

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shoekitty — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:44:19 GMT

Yes, prefer it to phone. My grandkids text all day, one up until 1:30- cause she knows I am awake. Lol. I have 8 grands and a great gran on the way. However, the boys don't text me much, unless I text and ask them something, lol. I keep up with friends as well.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

kitcat51 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:27 GMT

no.

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elated — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:17:52 GMT

I text all the time. For me it is easier and quicker to get an immediate teply. I am not a big phone call person. In my career, I was on the phone all the time. I text my family all the time. The only time I call is for a doctor's appointment or billing questions.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

Desertdi — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:28:10 GMT

NO! (I spent my entire working life pounding a keyboard.)

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

phoenixbrd — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:44:48 GMT

Another no....only when necessary.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

BirkiLady — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:51:15 GMT

Not a "thumb text" user, but pretty quick with my keystrokes. I prefer to ask a quick question via text since the answer is usually a lot quicker, too (no need for the social graces!) when it's family or close friends.

If it is going to be a real conversation, I always phone the other person OR ask them to call me (rather than use texts).

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

cindyNC — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:03:43 GMT

I'm like several of you.......I spent a career answering the phone in an office and would prefer email or instant message (facebook) to text or phone call.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:05:59 GMT

I don't like texting at all. I rarely do it. I prefer e-mails. Some people will not even respond unless you text.

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ID2 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:11:34 GMT

Yes, all of the time!

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freakygirl — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:04:11 GMT

i text a lot and prefer it. i'm not a big talker.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

Lilysmom1 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:09:31 GMT

@Sapphiregal I do text a lot. Convenient and a time saver. I have a sister who doesn't and prefers to talk on the phone, like hour long conversations. That I don't like. I spent a lot of time on the phone in my career and came to hate it.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

meallen616 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:35:45 GMT

I text very little, prefer a phone call or email!

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

qualitygal — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:05:23 GMT

Not at all.

Re: Do You Text A Lot?

ninjawife — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:09:00 GMT

In general I don't use my cell phone all that much. I know shocking! We do not have good conductivity at our home so at home I am only able to use my cell phone to facetime my DD. Outside my home I use my cell phone for directions and playing music. I only occassionally use it to text or make a call.