Do You Prefer Texting or Talking?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/06/05 20:00:00

Related Topics: Texting, Talking, Pew, Research, Student, Finance, New York, Older, American, students, Cell Phones, News, Media

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	Texting	231 votes	45%
	Talking	285 votes	55%

Think your handwriting is bad? Pretty soon, you might forget how to talk. Statistics from the Pew Internet & American Life Project show that many people with cell phones prefer texting over talking on the phone. (If you are young yourself or know any young people, this should not come as a surprise.)

Older people are starting to prefer texting, too, but the data shows that the younger you are, the more likely you are to prefer texting. "It is an art that's becoming as valuable as good writing," Janet Sternberg, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University in New York told The Associated Press.

However, there is a downside to all this typing. Sternberg has noticed that more students don't look her in the eye and have trouble having a simple conversation, which is kind of frightening. We've always kind of preferred e-mail as a happy medium between texting and talking, but we seem to be in the minority there. How about you?

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KATLYN 2012/06/05 23:31:24

Talking

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say it forget it - write it and regret it
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Jack 2012/06/06 00:31:04

Talking

I used to hate the whole idea of getting a mobile 'phone. I gave in, and got one, in 2005 when I finally realised that girls will NOT go out with anyone who doesn't have one! I just got sick of not getting any girls! However, it was a means to an end, and I still definitely prefer talking!

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crazycatlady...? 2012/06/06 00:26:09

Talking

I like talking in person. If I talk over the phone I just sound really awkward.

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Kei_Jo 2012/06/06 00:20:06

Texting

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Wow, quite surprised on the voting, pretty mixed.

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Remlit 2012/06/06 00:20:03

Texting

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I dislike talking on the phone -- talking to people when I can only hear their voice, is boring. Reading their faces is half the fun. At least when you text you can use smileys.

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sodabox to Remlit 2012/06/06 04:11:23

But the emoticons can be 100% fake and you have no idea. Harder to fake emotion in your voice.

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Remlit to sodabox 2012/06/06 11:04:03

Nah, I see your point and I did think about it, but I actually don't agree. What they write and which emoticons they use says a lot about what they're thinking; even when they're lying, you can pretty much tell.

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sodabox to Remlit 2012/06/06 13:27:01 (edited)

I can't tell, I have been lied to over and over in text. In voice, not so much.

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Isabella 2012/06/06 00:13:23

Texting

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yo don't have to answer :p

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Heather 2012/06/06 00:11:14

Talking

I like talking because you can say more, more easily.

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<3!Shell Dawg!<3 2012/06/06 00:08:43

Texting

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texting is more funnny and you dont get as embarrased if u say something stupid

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Biki 2012/06/06 00:01:14

Texting

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without a doubt. But if a texting conversation goes on too long...well, then you might as well have called the person.

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tobe 2012/06/05 23:45:19

Talking

but the only person i talk to on the phone regularly is deaf so texting is the only option.

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KATLYN 2012/06/05 23:31:24

Talking

+9
say it forget it - write it and regret it

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Isabella to KATLYN 2012/06/06 00:14:12

Woah! so true :)

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Ms.*Dim... to KATLYN 2012/06/06 03:10:29

Yup you got that right on point

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river.holloway 2012/06/05 23:09:34

Texting

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I believe it allows you to think about your response more...but I do enjoy hearing certain peoples voices if I haven't seen them in a long time

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Pronatalist Pronatalist 2012/06/05 22:56:34

Talking

Of course talking is better. However, internet forums (and texting and emails) have the advantage, that you don't have to wait "your turn" to talk, but can talk anytime you like. The computers simply hold the data, until the person is ready to talk, then notifies them of their new messages, and they can reply at any time, without awaking you from your nap.

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Osk The Great Guru 2012/06/05 22:49:13

Talking

Also depends on the situation. If you are at home, yes, Talking is 100% better and should be just the same as you are at work and need to communicate with your boss on something. However, if your significant or friend is not there with you, then Texting is fine

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Whitney Kendall 2012/06/05 22:38:47

Texting

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i like texting but its good to talk to that person every once in a while:)

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Rosa~Evil Angel~ 2012/06/05 22:36:38

Texting

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it depends on who im talking to but i do prefer txting....unless its a family member or my fiance in which case i'd rather talk.

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Yaati 2012/06/05 22:35:12 (edited)

Talking

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I'm a very, very expressive person and need my hands and facial expressions to convey what I mean most of the time. Text just comes off a, I don't know, kind of cold.

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volley15 2012/06/05 22:33:43

Talking

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Although there are times where texting is preferred. Like if I know that the person I need to get a hold of is at work, I can just send them a text telling them what I need to tell them and not have to worry about trying to reach them at a different time/forgetting about it.

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Kyra 2012/06/05 22:33:19

Talking

Neither.

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/06/05 22:21:46

Texting

I prefer texting to talking because I find it easier ;-)

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Hope 2012/06/05 22:19:40

Texting

i like texting a lot more than talking

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john 2012/06/05 22:19:23

Talking

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Can't understand the point of texting when i find it easier to talk and the only time i text is when someone needs information that they need to write down.....

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weirdchickalert 2012/06/05 22:17:34

Talking

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Sometimes i have no idea what the person is texting to me, and id rather talk because its much faster to get over faster :)

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kfallslady 2012/06/05 22:13:52

Talking

I prefer talking

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BrittanyRose1991 2012/06/05 22:13:21

Talking

I like to text and talk

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MERRYCHRISTMAS 2012/06/05 22:10:01

Texting

defo texting. i always have my phone on silent. hate ppl phoning me.

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I<3Edward 2012/06/05 22:05:28

Talking

face-to-face preferably...but texting is fun too :)

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superangrymonkey 2012/06/05 22:05:24

Talking

lol

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Adam 2012/06/05 22:04:31

Texting

it depends on who I am talking to and what I am talking about.

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rockyjr5 2012/06/05 21:58:51

Talking

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I prefer to talk on the phone better. I'm not hooked on texting.

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Reggie☮ 2012/06/05 21:58:37

Talking

Talking

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GeorgiaGirl 2012/06/05 21:57:20

Talking

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I'd rather talk, in person, because I hate hanging on the phone. Texting, is so impersonal.

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lorenab. 2012/06/05 21:53:45

Texting

i think talking is awkward. cause in texting, you dont have that awkward silence. if you dont know what to say to a reply, then you can just stop texting and not feel bad about it!:D

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FrancheskahMae:) 2012/06/05 21:52:33

Texting

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I've prefered it for about 5 years now, but it hasn't changed how well I speak or anything else (in fact it has improved my spelling) and I still stick to the habit of polite eye contact when speaking, I guess I'm part of the lucky few? :) BUT, to clarify, I only like to talk on the phone 24/7 with my sweetie :)

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Joyblossom 2012/06/05 21:44:48

Talking

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Texting is so impersonal to me. Calling someone and hearing their voice is just much more satisfying.

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1wickedwitch 2012/06/05 21:43:19

Texting

it gives me the freedom to do other things..not just sit around with the phone at my ear..and I dont think i will forget how to talk..sorry dad

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