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When pursuing someone, do you prefer to call or text?

I would usually prefer to talk on the phone, because it helps me understand a person’s tone better.. but of course, it’s not always convenient to call. Texting also gives you a chance to think your words through, and depending on the app, even take back something you said (unsend).
 
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A well crafted exchange of texts can do a lot for you when making initial or follow up contact with someone. But some people just prefer the more direct nature of a phone call.

I'm not a good conversationalist in general but I'm great at getting things done over the phone when I have a specific purpose and a set of well thought out talking points. Plus I think it let's you get a better read on the other person because you can gauge their reactions in real time. In the case of contacting a provider, I use both methods and it really depends on what options for contact the provider gives. I tend to follow whatever their preferred method is.
 
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For my actions in general it depends on the generation of the one being pursued. Millennials get texted/messaged, xennials get a combo of both, and gen x-er’s get phone calls. Of course this varies with the individual’s comfort level for texting and/or phone calls.

Nowadays I prefer texting though as my schedule doesn’t align well with others and until I know their work shifts or at least when they’re free to talk, messaging is preferred.

Intesting topic. Texting vs calling. Although I remember debating with friends when the topic would’ve been cell phone calls vs home phone number calls and whether a cell number was good enough to get over the home phone number. The home phone number being the more personal one. Lol.
 
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Anna Summer said:
I absolutely hate phone calls.... it makes me super nervous and uneasy. Very close friends and family are fine but everything else is just a nightmare :confused: definitely prefer texts....
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Same here.
 
I used to be one of those people who absolutely detest phone calls and I would consider them an intrusion to my personal space. I was notorious amongst friends and family for putting calls on hold when I’m not in the mood, and got reprimanded plenty of times..

I think it had a lot to do with me being shy and a bit introverted. Throughout the years, I somehow transformed from being a shy introvert to being quite chatty and extroverted. Overall I’m happy about this and nowadays I do better with phone calls although I still strongly prefer texting. Texting just helps me better contruct my thoughts and gives me more time to think my wording.

Escorting wise I absolutely prefer email correspondence for reasons I don’t want to disclose.
 
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Used to prefer phone calls but lately the connections have been so bad that I've had to struggle to figure out what is being said, so I'm pretty much all text/email these days.

iPhones are great for a lot of things except for when you actually want to make a phone call.;):LOL:
 
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DireWolf98 said:
If you live in Japan, there’s a good chance that you have a Voice Plan.
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If you have your phone from the big three that is. The young, cool and hip people, and me, get their SIM cards from the new virtual operators who offer data only plans as their basic offerings.
 
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MikeH said:
If you have your phone from the big three that is. The young, cool and hip people, and me, get their SIM cards from the new virtual operators who offer data only plans as their basic offerings.
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That’s correct; I neglected to consider the whole market - including MVNOs and Sub Brands. Actually, when I was in town, I asked about Voice Only SIM Cards and I couldn’t find any. Well, 49 weeks until my next visit - I’ll do some research.
 
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Going to chime in on this one...

For whatever reason, I'm definitely in the texting group.
I used to like talking on the phone, not extensively, but it wasn't annoying like it is now.
There are only a handful of people I like to speak to via voice as of now and the rest, I really prefer text only.

I even get a little irritated when someone calls my business phone, even though I shouldn't.

Anyway, most new people I meet - we exchange LINE contacts and that becomes the main method of communication.
I won't ghost (completely) on someone but there are periods where I go into radio silence and need a break from the world.

Now, I typically leave my phone and other devices out of the bedroom in the evening hours and sometimes wake-up to find messages waiting for me.
"Why are not you replying?", "You can't possibly be asleep yet...", "Why are you ignoring me?!", blah blah blah....

It's a curse sometimes.

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and that’s after a purge.....
 
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TAG Manager said:
Now, I typically leave my phone and other devices out of the bedroom in the evening hours and sometimes wake-up to find messages waiting for me.
"Why are not you replying?", "You can't possibly be asleep yet...", "Why are you ignoring me?!", blah blah blah....
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It's funny when I read articles by some reporters telling how they have cut down their social network and phone usage. Some of them don't even check their phones constantly but have time slots in their day when they are allowed to do it.

Well, my phone is always on mute and I check it usually when I am on a train and then 1-2 times per day when I feel like it. If someone tries to call me unannounced that's their problem. Send me email instead and I will reply much faster.

If you really need my voice then you can schedule a call a day earlier. Easy, no?
 
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MissInsomnia said:
When pursuing someone, do you prefer to call or text?

I would usually prefer to talk on the phone, because it helps me understand a person’s tone better.. but of course, it’s not always convenient to call. Texting also gives you a chance to think your words through, and depending on the app, even take back something you said (unsend).
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I’m older. I phone all the way and use texting for simple shit. I love to hear voice inflection and tone.
 
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