How often do you send text messages?

Probably going to sound very anti social, but I am lucky if I send 1 text message per month. I receive several texts a day, but anybody that knows me understands that I am not a fan of texting at all. Only in dire circumstances will I ever respond to a text, and if it is, 9 times out of 10 it's a simple yes or no answer. Otherwise it can wait until we see each other or speak on the phone later.

I grew out of texting fast years ago because it's just so much clearer, faster, and easier, in my opinion to call and leave a message on a person's phone. Think of it this way, I'll spend 30 seconds leaving a 15 second message that will contain more information in those 15 seconds than spending 4 minutes composing 1 or several text messages. It's also easy to misunderstand the context of a text message. Some messages I receive leave me wondering, are they being sarcastic? Are they joking? Etc. I'd rather just say it, and be done with it. Easy as pie.

Besides, I don't want to be one of the countless people that have almost walked into me or hit me with their cars because they were to busy paying attention to the text message they were composing instead of watching where they were going. Or one of those obnoxious people that are texting somebody else while you're trying to have a conversation with them. That's just rude.

Not saying all people are like that, I just see far to many people glued to their phones these days and it drives me crazy when I see someone doing it when their focus should be on something else. That's my take.

Back when I was 13 I used to send 500 text messages a day. That's about 15,000 texts a month. The most I've ever sent was about 20,000. That was the first year I've ever had unlimited texting (texting high? haha). I'm 15 now and I've kind of calmed down. I send about 4,000-6,000 texts a month (133-200 a day?). Some people think it's a lot, but it's nothing compared to how much I used to send two years ago.

At times, I do text other people while I'm with other friends, but I don't do it as much because I find it rude.

Is there an advantage to texting over emailing? I'd like to think so. I don't have emailing on my phone, so if I need to send a quick message to someone, I text them instead. If you text someone, they will for sure see the message immediately (unless they have crappy reception). As for email? Some people don't check their email until they're near a computer due to the fact that they might not have emailing on their phone. Besides, I think getting email on your phone is a waste of money. Why pay to email on your phone when you can do that for free on a computer?

On a random note: I prefer texting more than actually talking on the phone. Probably because I can't keep up a conversation for more than 5 minutes. Also, I don't have unlimited minutes. It's also helpful when I need to notify my parents about something when they're at work. I don't want to distract them by calling, and they can always check their phone later when they have the time.

My parents only send about 5-10 text messages a day. Most of the time it's when they need to send me and my brother a little reminder ("don't forget to eat" or "make rice"). They're in their mid or late 40s.

I prefer to text only when necessary, as a last resort of communication. The simple reason is this... it fosters miscommunication. Texting is today's 'shorthand,' a quick and easy way to avoid real conversation and confrontations, and a way to multi-text a few people at once. Though it saves time, it lacks the connection of giving someone your full attention, with face to face interaction, offering expression and inflection to get a full 'read.' (Sure, smileys and emoticons help convey the mood and feeling behind the words, but not everyone uses these.)

Because it's fast, we often type things that we wouldn't normally say if we gave ourselves time to think it through. And because it's non-confrontational, viewing words on a screen instead of a person, we can type out whatever our fingers feel like typing in the moment -- or NOT type, creating emotional distance where sometimes it's just a case of being busy or away from our phone.

Like everything in life, there are pros and cons. It's great if you want reassurance that your loved one arrived safely at his destination, or you need a quick and easy answer to a question. This is what I use it for most often, and rely on e-mails and phone calls for deeper communication.

And yes, I'm sure I gave away my age group with this response. :)

I don't send text messages very often. I don't send them daily, or even weekly. I prefer to speak, rather than text. I'm not sure why so many people prefer texting to talking.

I know texting can be helpful. For example, if you need to tell someone something important right away, but don't have time to talk. I'm also sure that it is immensely helpful to deaf and/or mute people, as it now gives them a quick, easy way to communicate.

Unfortunately, as usual, people abuse it. Texting, originally a great idea, is now a common cause of car accidents. I don't understand why. Why would anybody prefer to text all the time? And all day long, even with people sitting right next to you? And why would anybody want to text while they drive?

Overall, texting can be very useful, but I feel that people are over-using it. Also, texting is very impersonal.

I probably send 2 or 3 text messages a week on average, although if I'm doing something which involves other people and there is a change in arrangements, then around 10 a week. I find texting useful when I need to use it.

I send messages daily. I dislike texting but that is what most people prefer. I much prefer talking on the phone. The problem I have with texting is sometimes I have an easier time saying what I want rather than putting it into words so I can text. I get misunderstand way more often texting than I do talking. Not to mention tone of voice is lost when texting, How often have when you've read a text do you think "Are they kidding?". If you were talking you could hear the tone of voice it was said in and the way they said it that would cue you into intent of what is being said that you can't always get when texting. Emojis can only do so much. I also find people say less when texting. Even I, you sends novels for texts, have thought I'm not typing al that so i make is as short as I can.

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I definitely text more than I talk, but I don't send more than 20-30 or so messages usually. I think it's easier. People use their phones for everything. Say you're reading a book on your phone and you get the little message up top saying you got a text. It's much easier to just answer that text instead of taking on a phone call.

However, calling has its upsides as well. During a phone call, you can multitask, where as texting requires all of your attention staring at your phone screen. Both are extremely efficient. :)

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