I have noticed that my kids are using their cell phones to text more than to talk. I observed my daughter and she will text her friends repeatedly from her room versus picking up her cell phone to call them. It is not just the Y generation. I text a lot as well via my BlackBerry. I use text messaging as a means to get my thoughts out fast without requiring a long, drawn out conversation. I am on conference calls all day, so the last thing I want to do when I leave work is talk on the phone. So I text folks when I’m not at work.
Text messaging has always been informal. You do not have to be accurate and polished in what you say. The main reason I use text messaging is that I want to get the word out quickly without being cordial, and the recipient can respond quickly. I am not advocating that there is no place for effective verbal communication. I just think text messaging has a place as well.
What are your thoughts?
