Friends using messages instead of picking up the phone

Some people don't particularly like talking on the phone. I have never been that comfortable, unless I know someone really well. Without visual cues, I find it difficult to judge the mood of the conversation or when to speak.

My reluctance has nothing to do with the advent of texts but I have read that young people are extremely reluctant to use the phone, and some are actually fearful of doing so. That is presumably the result of people living their lives online and feeling more vulnerable using a less controlled method of communication. I can understand that in a way - with texts you choose exactly when to communicate and what to say - and have time to consider how you will reply.

Eloethan

Some people don't particularly like talking on the phone. I have never been that comfortable, unless I know someone really well. Without visual cues, I find it difficult to judge the mood of the conversation or when to speak.

My reluctance has nothing to do with the advent of texts but I have read that young people are extremely reluctant to use the phone, and some are actually fearful of doing so. That is presumably the result of people living their lives online and feeling more vulnerable using a less controlled method of communication. I can understand that in a way - with texts you choose exactly when to communicate and what to say - and have time to consider how you will reply.

Eloethan Some people don't particularly like talking on the phone.

Me - I hate to waste time on the phone.