Tentative Texting

With cell phones becoming extremely popular in recent years, many are using them primarily to communicate with others. The invention of cell phones has made communicating easier than ever. Calling and texting are the most popular form of communication through a cell phone, and people are starting to wonder, which is better?

The act of calling someone can be used to a person’s advantage in many ways. For example, if you need an answer to a question, calling is the best way to get in contact with someone instantly. If and when the recipient answers the phone, you will have an instant connection with the person you are attempting to contact. Calling is also helpful when someone doesn’t have constant use of their hands, like when driving. I prefer calling someone when wanting to have a near pointless conversation, as it’s easier to have an animated, lengthy conversation when you can hear someone’s emotion and reaction through the phone. But calling someone isn’t always the best choice when communicating with someone.

Texting is also a great way to communicate with people under different circumstances. Texting is a quick and easy way to get through to someone when calling isn’t an option. If you are busy for example, being able to text someone and go about your day is a crucial element to texting. Texting is often used for less important conversations that aren’t as urgent as one that may require a phone call. Texting opens up multiple opportunities to communicate with others, like sending photos, sharing links, and even playing multiplayer games. This versatility and simplicity draws us towards texting over calling.

After going over both sides of the argument, I think that calling is the best way that I communicate with my peers. While both options have their advantages and disadvantages, I prefer being able to actually talk to my peers, rather than mindlessly text them throughout the day.

“Future Texting” by Dan Zen is licensed under CC BY 2.0.