Communication
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40246)
United States
April 17, 2018 11:27am CST
What is your preferred method of communication?
Inspired by a discussion some time ago with @bluesa
I find that I far prefer face to face conversations, followed by texts and emails, and then phone calls.
I agree that phone calls have their place - when your friend(s) are too far away to see face to face. When you can't get together. When you need a lot of information, quickly.
However sometimes phones feel like a major intrusion. People expect you to be instantly available. My own texting/emailing/messaging etiquette stands at I will get back, when I can.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
18 Apr 18
@FayeHazel yes for I have a hard time hearing the person.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
It's nice that Mike can handle the phone calls then :-)
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
If it's something short and I need confirmation , I too, prefer text. Actually this just reminded me that I need to text someone now. Thanks :-)
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Oh interesting, I keep hearing about what's app, but I don't know much about it
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@Ronrybs (17837)
• London, England
19 Apr 18
@FayeHazel The sun is over the yardarm here!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
20 Apr 18
@Ronrybs Does that mean sunset? Sorry, I only know "American" lol
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Ah I so agree with you on all accounts
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@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
25 Nov 18
@FayeHazel
I prefer e-mails or messaging online.
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@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
26 Nov 18
@FayeHazel
Yes, I am very much an e-mail person.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
26 Nov 18
@Hannihar It feels to me like other people , maybe the younger folks have progressed, but like you I still like email
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
17 Apr 18
Hi Faye. I prefer my phone when I go out and do business stuff. But at home, I prefer to use my laptop since it has the same apps as the ones in my phone.
I agree with you that people seem to be in a hurry and impatient. Issues arise because people failed to respond and make conclusions even if you have a valid reason. And you have to give a logical explanation.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Oh good point, when one is out and dealing with business - phones are invaluable :-)
True too - it seems like people are getting worse about being impatient
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
19 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 It's true. I've often wondered what is contributing to that
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
19 Apr 18
@FayeHazel So sad how people are always in a hurry as if something is running after them. 
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
18 Apr 18
I prefer face to face also .. that's why I love facetime with my grandkids .. my clients would normally text or call..
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Oh that's precious, you can see your grandkids that way. :-)
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
18 Apr 18
My preferred method is ... as long as the person I'm talking to understands me. Talking, writing, singing ... whatever! Anything except playing Pictionary! 
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
You made me laugh. :-) Good points, all!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
19 Apr 18
It is interesting how all different people have so many different preferences
@RasmaSandra (73705)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Apr 18
Well, it's like this I am totally alone with my cat Sid for company. The best way I can feel as if I am communication is to be online so I am online as much as I can be.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
I am happy that online provides you with communicating , I'm happy to know you.
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@RasmaSandra (73705)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr 18
@FayeHazel thank you glad to know you too.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Wow! Good for you. One of the rare folks with no mobile, but I do commend you for that. I think people (including me) are far too glued to their phones.
Nothing like a nice email. :-)
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
19 Apr 18
@JudyEv Ah no actually, I think its cool
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
17 Apr 18
I only like talking on the phone to like 3 people. And face to face to my loved ones. Everyone else is by texts or social media.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Good point. I find which method of communication I like changes based on who it is,
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
17 Apr 18
I don't like phone calls too much, I prefer e-mails.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
20 Apr 18
@anikoonline True and allows time to think about what I want to say
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Me too! When it comes to long distance communications
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
19 Apr 18
@FayeHazel I also prefer e-mails, because I don't have to answer inmediately. I can answer them when I arrive home in the evening.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
17 Apr 18
Just like you, I also prefer face to face conversations, ..
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
18 Apr 18
I hate phone calls and will avoid them if at all possible. I could text all day as long as it's not urgent. That way I can respond when I hate time instead of worrying about ignoring my kids to respond to a text. Some people are not patient about waiting for a text reply and that really irritated me. It's usually older people who are used to phone calls that expect immediate responses to texts it seems. I love to see people in person but I am very shy so texting is much easier for me.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Usually, I don't like the phone. There's only a few people I like talking to.
I agree about text though certain people seem to demand an instant reply with texting and that gets to me.
I wouldn't have guessed you for shy :-)
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@1creekgirl (40612)
• United States
17 Apr 18
I think that for most people, face to face is far healthier in many ways. But with my hearing loss, texting is actually better for me than a phone call because I don't have to worry that I can't understand what's being said.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
I agree. Healthier is a good way to put it. I worry what will become of face to face communication skills in future.
Oh I can understand how text would be so much easier with hearing loss...
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
Interesting! I hadn't even thought to include IM
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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18 Apr 18
Whatever works best at the time to get my message across or catch up with the person. Sometimes you can't do face to face due to distance. So phone call is good there especially with family. E-mail is good if you convo is going to be on the longer side. Text for a quick concise message.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
I agree. Seems like so many people have a different preferred form of communication. :-)
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@MrsPumpkins (466)
• Philippines
18 Apr 18
I usually use fb messenger. But I've already briefed my friends that i am not available 24/7.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
18 Apr 18
The debriefing is wise. Sometimes I find I have issues even with the warning.
