Which is more gratifying: Receiving a text or receiving a call?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
India
October 4, 2024 8:48am CST
These days, I see most people are on smartphones and spend lot of time texting. However, I am unable to understand why a simple call cannot be done in most cases. In any case, the effort would be less when it comes to call compared to typing on phone.
Text messages does allow user to respond at their own pace to communication without much pressure most times. Thoughtful or caring texts can also be exchanged. However, text may not have that emotional depth compared to verbal conversations.
However, when you receive a phone call, you feel it to be more personal and intimate. The tone, inflection can definitely add layers of emotion, something text messages are not capable of. Calls are immediate and lead to deeper connections and understanding compared to texting.
So according to you, what is more gratifying: receiving a text or receiving a call?
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8 responses
@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
5 Oct 24
Unless it is a close family member, I prefer getting a text. Some people talk to me so long I get a migraine from their chatter. I don’t like being on the phone for long periods of time. Thankfully, my friends, for the most part, prefer texting too.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
5 Oct 24
Well, long phone calls can definitely get boring . Thanks for sharing!
@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
4 Oct 24
I always feel more gratify whenever i'm receiving a text 
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
5 Oct 24
That is interesting. I thought people like other way around. Thanks for sharing!
@allknowing (153544)
• India
5 Oct 24
I enjoy a nice chat lasting for a while, exchanging news and views.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
5 Oct 24
I guess most people would like more or less the same and would have the same view as yours. Thanks for sharing!
@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
13 Oct 24
It depends... if you are working it is better to have a messaging conversation for security purposes and not letting the conversation slip or misunderstood by your colleagues.
While phone calls should be done when you are in a hurry to get feedback from work.
calling a loved ones is sweet specially taking time for video calls, and on busy days, it is okay and sweet to received and replying to a daily messages from loved ones.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
25 Oct 24
You are right - in case we are busy , messaging would be appropriate and usually speaking with loved ones take time. Thanks for sharing!
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
4 Oct 24
Nowadays wherein online fraud is prevalent. You're right teceiving a call is a bit interacting. However, sometimes it's unwelcome especially when you’re busy. Text messaging is good for it coukd be read and replied later.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
5 Oct 24
Both receiving text as well as receiving calls needs to be appropriate times. Thanks for sharing!
@somewitch (1470)
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7 Oct 24
A voice message, the best of both worlds.
I prefer receiving a text because I might be too busy for a call. Gratification depends on the content, one can always add emojis to convey some emotion... even if it will never be the same as a call.
I prefer receiving a text because I might be too busy for a call. Gratification depends on the content, one can always add emojis to convey some emotion... even if it will never be the same as a call.2 people like this
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
7 Oct 24
That is right!- Gratification depends on the content. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
25 Oct 24
That is interesting , but effective way of communicating and staying in touch. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
5 Oct 24
Thats interesting! Glad to know your preference . Thanks for sharing!
