The Spoken Word ??

[ckaberna]

I have gotten used to text as it is quicker to get to the point. I have gotten to a point in life I just do not like the small talk and BS conversation.
The kids (society) are what’s worrying me. They don’t know how to have conversations and read body language/facial expressions/tone really throw them off their game. I see this at work all of the time. You have to be careful correcting someone or giving honest feedback in person as they think you are pissed and chewing them out when it’s far from that.
I actually liked the “quarantine” of the pandemic and other than work I still stay away from people. If not for work I would be a hermit as well. Not sure if it’s good or bad but that is the way I am.

 

[22turborimfire]

Texting is fine for a quick message but I'm not interested in carrying on a conversation texting.

 

[M-61]

In person conversations say so much more than a text. Body language, facial expressions, tone, speed of speech, eye contact, etc. That’s quite a bit before the subject matter is approached.
I do a fair amount of writing. Actually use a fountain pen and all in cursive. Because of the time it takes to write each word out, it gives me more time to think of my choice of the next word.
I ‘think’ what I’m doing on this site is basically some form of texting.
I have misunderstood way too many responses and replied way too many times,
where the actual intent was not only lost, but my texting sounds either sarcastic or rude.
I’ll blame this form of communication.
That’s an easy way out!

 

[fx77]

It appears that the smart phone is an adictive avocation of the younger generations.
Frankly , the cell phone for me is a tool, like a hammer, I do not slavishly fondle it on a continuous basis.

 

[Bc'z]

All you had to do was call Rick, and I would have met you for wings.

Don't know bout you, but when we left the bar last night I was a lil tipsy.
I think we were at it for a couple hours...
Good times!!

 

[TominSWNY]

Neither my wife or I text. We still have a land line and flip phones. 76 closing in on 77 and pretty much stuck in our ways and like it that way.

PLUS 1

 

[gambleone]

Please do not misunderstand me, I am not lonely or sad. My post was just more of an observation that I was curious if it was shared by others. I am retired and drive high school kids 10-11-12gr to and from their Vo-Tec education. One of the things I pass on to a number of them is how to shake a person's hand and look them in the eye.......Also a lost art......It is definitely ON ME to get out and about and reach out to others, and I do. Thanks for the great responses.....We are surely not alone.

Regards
Rick

Good on you for being a bus driver. We need more of you guys. Times sure are changing after 70 yrs.
It's a challenge at times. Miss the old ways.

 

[jimmymac]

Don't know bout you, but when we left the bar last night I was a lil tipsy.
I think we were at it for a couple hours...
Good times!!

Elbow to elbow 3000 miles away!

 

[muleystalker]

I can't stand texting, A phone call can sort things out in no time and both people are on the same page. Texting can take a half hour to sort through things as simple as the wife calling cause she is at the store and wants to know if you need anything or what you want for dinner, lol. I have seen more problems between people caused by texts, they can betaken many different ways and it's a problem. I have a couple friends I talk to on the phone almost every day.

Texting is right up there with video or phone doctor appointments, I have had them ask me my temp and blood pressure, I told them thats your job, thats why I need an office appointment and not a video! They are about useless most of the time.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

I have gotten used to text as it is quicker to get to the point. I have gotten to a point in life I just do not like the small talk and BS conversation.
The kids (society) are what’s worrying me. They don’t know how to have conversations and read body language/facial expressions/tone really throw them off their game. I see this at work all of the time. You have to be careful correcting someone or giving honest feedback in person as they think you are pissed and chewing them out when it’s far from that.
I actually liked the “quarantine” of the pandemic and other than work I still stay away from people. If not for work I would be a hermit as well. Not sure if it’s good or bad but that is the way I am.

Jip text me or email me at work, if I want to have a long conversation with a friend ill go and have a beer with him

 

[Gary in MD]

Get the hell off of my lawn! LOL

 

[archerforkids]

I have had a few run ins with these young job supts. and PMs. over this. I'll be damned if i am going to attempt to resolve problems on YOUR job via text. You're a big boy doing a big boy job. Answer the phone if you want your job done on time and on schedule.
By the way, going commando on the keyboard in email don't count. We can follow up with an email after resolving said challenge for documentation purposes. I'm cool with that.
I despise these idiots growing balls on their keyboard or smart phone hid out in the back of a job trailer.

 

[Fuj]

Don't know bout you, but when we left the bar last night I was a lil tipsy.
I think we were at it for a couple hours...
Good times!!

Some of the best conversations are at a bar or eatery. I'll take the
grand kids out for wings, and get more out of them then at home.
I tell my son that it's a captured audience......LOL

 

[Camper]

The cell phone has always been burden to me. The only reason I have one is for email, to shop, to get screwed up directions that I know I should not listen to, and to call 911 in case I only get 8 chicken mcnuggets instead of 9. All a ring or notification does is bring on the misery if I even bother to check it or check the voicemail... most of the time my phone is on silent and a call from a number a 1000 miles away will remind me quick that I need to turn my ringer off. When I had a landline the landline was the same thing... just something that when you know makes a noise, life is about to suck... living nearly 20 years on 1-6 hour recall will do that to you. I don't answer texts or calls, even if I know who it is unless it is my mother, brother, close army buddy or the repair shop so I can hear the great news about what's wrong with my car or truck and how much it will cost and how long it will take to get done. And everyone I know fully knows I will despise their text or call so it is usually important and will not be good news. lol Weather is warming up so a call or text will mean the mower broke, tractor is stuck or a tree fell in the road... fun times ahead. lol

 

[archerforkids]

Just think gentlemen....AI is about to make all this easier!!!

 

[NorCalMikie]

I remember night classes. After class, met my friend at the coffee shop. Did a lot of designing and building on napkins. Not once was a cell phone involved!!

Ran into an older guy in the grocery store yesterday. Looking at his cell phone, blocking the isle. Couldn't decide on which soda to take. Blocked the isle for about five minutes.
I went to another isle, picked up a few more things then came back. He was STILL blocking the isle and finally put the soda back on the shelf. Maybe he should have taken cell phone lessons from his grand kids?

 

[NorCalMikie]

Just think gentlemen....AI is about to make all this easier!!!

NOT if you don't let it!!

 

[Chiquita]

In late 90s my coworker's parents didn't have landline. Their thought was "if it's important enough, they will come knock my door"

 

[CJ6]

Do you still have conversations on the phone with friends and family, using the spoken word? I remember it wasn't all that long ago that I would carry on long phone conversations with distant friends and family. Now, from what I see, it all has been reduced to talking with your thumbs through the little hand-held box for the most part, using quick info phrases to get a point across then moving on.....My Son ( 35yrs. ) says "If someone I know actually calls me on the phone they had better Be On Fire". This is the reaction I get from many and it seems to be getting that way for folks approaching my age ( 66 ). I personally don't screw with cell phones except to make or receive an occasional call.....Over these last years ( mostly since Covid ) it has left me pretty much an enigma and a recluse hermit.......And I am O.K. with that......I think it's a shame that the " art " of conversation through the spoken word is largely becoming a thing of the past.............Happy Shooting

Regards
Rick

Same here, except I don't have a cellphone. Forums are done on the computer. If you want to talk to me you HAVE to call me. Not so with the rest of the family (they all have cellphones).

 

[R.Morehouse]

Was this a poll

Same here, except I don't have a cellphone. Forums are done on the computer. If you want to talk to me you HAVE to call me. Not so with the rest of the family (they all have cellphones).

Same here.......All the Forum stuff is done from right here on the PC in my kitchen....LOL

Regards

Rick