Fearless News Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 American adults still prefer communicating by voice over sending and receiving text messages according to a recent survey conducted by The Pew Research Center. Pew surveyed 2,277 Americans ages 18 and older between April 26th and May 22nd of this year, and found that nearly three-quarters of them send and receive text messages. Despite the increased popularity of text messaging among adults in the U.S., however, only 31% prefer messaging to voice calls. More than half — 53% — said voice calling was their preferred means of communications rather than SMS, and 14% said their preference would depend on the situation. Pew also notes that young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are by far the most active users of text messaging, with the average user in that age range exchanging more than 100 messages each day. Read View the full article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antichrist Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I prefer texting myself. They're usually just short, and right to the point, instead of a 10 minute phone call about something that can be resolved in a 1 sentence response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordwolf Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Whenever I send a text to my dad containing everything he needs to know (for example I'm at a friend, I won't eat at home, be back at..), he calls me right after he read it to basically repeat everything I said.. :S Like it's to confirm everything I said lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icky?/ Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I prefer texting myself. They're usually just short, and right to the point, instead of a 10 minute phone call about something that can be resolved in a 1 sentence response. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnl Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 It definitely depends for me. If its my girlfriend then definitely a call, if its any1 else I prefer text message lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiaNist Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 me i prefer call than text messaging. it's just that things are better said than relayed in SMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frated1 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I prefer calls. It is way easier to know someone better with a face to face conversation, if not that, then a phone calls. Text messages are only for when you're in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBacon Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Like I really love having this cancer-emitting cellphone next to my head for 10-20 minutes at a time. No thx, I text whenever I can. I hate talking on the phone for the most part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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