Do you text more or call more? Why? / myLot

United States

March 4, 2026 2:56pm CST

I think the answer to this will vary depending on the person's age answering the question. I tend to text more now. It's quicker and the person doesn't have to be interrupted in order to talk or respond - they can reply at their convenience. I don't like long phone conversations anymore and I usually just have something really quick to say. Do you text more or call more? Why?

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (89051)

• United States

4 Mar

I text more as you said it's quicker and sometimes a phone call doesn't come at a convenient time. I do have a few friends who refuse to text and just call at random when they want to chat. Sometimes I answer and other times not.

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Valentina

@valherma00 (1534)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

calls with my mum and all the rest is texting. i also don't liek to be disturbed or to disturb others.

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rakski

@rakski (149577)

• Philippines

5 Mar

I text more. But if the topic is quite difficult to discuss in text, I would rather call

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21137)

• London, England

5 Mar

I like text. No hanging around waiting for an answer or having to call back

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (215562)

• United States

5 Mar

Now that I have a smartphone, I love texting for the reasons that you stated.

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jaishankar

@Shivram59 (47711)

• India

5 Mar

I normally call. However I text when I need to.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (114163)

• United States

4 Mar

I text more to every single person alive except my dad. He hates texting, and would much rather call. Our conversations last about a minute and a half.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (83447)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

5 Mar

I'm fourty-two, and I've been an advid texter since it became a sutable and istinable method of conversation and communication. I'm not a huge fan of phone calls, because I'm not a fan of the social preasure to keep the conversation going.

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Toni

@toniganzon (74132)

• Philippines

4 Mar

If it's just a usual conversation, I text. If the matter requires urgency, I call.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (54804)

• Canada

4 Mar

I prefer to text. It allows me to pick my words very carefully.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (130651)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Mar

I mostly text but don't mind talking and sometimes want that connection

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (94992)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Mar

I have no phone so all I do is email,

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Traceyjayne

@Traceyjayne (8641)

• United Kingdom

4 Mar

I tend to text more. I only ever really call my Mom or The Mister. ( apart from business stuff obviously ).

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (20537)

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4 Mar

Do you text more or call more? Why? Well let's see, I can get actual usage figures now So here's what I used in January and February

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snowy

@snowy22315 (203934)

• United States

4 Mar

Text that is just because those who I would call seem to prefer texts

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Dominique

@dodo19 (47712)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

4 Mar

I tend to text more. I prefer sending messages. The only times I will call is if it's easier to say what I have to say over a call.

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14326)

• Ireland

4 Mar

@looeyville Calling is my least favourite method of communication - real conversations can be interminable and unpredictable. So I text, but even then it’s something I rarely do. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s best if I just keep to myself. I’ve become quite pauciloquent in my advancing years.

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