You are not alone if you have ever looked dreadfully at your ringing phone rather than picking it up. According to a recent poll younger individuals would much rather text than answer the phone.
According to the results, 36% of all respondents acknowledge that they have put off critical calls out of nervousness or discomfort. However, that percentage rises to 44% among the younger demographic, which includes those between the ages of 16 and 29.
These young individuals are not shy or unfriendly, according to experts. Instead, it’s about comfort and control. Phone calls are viewed as intrusive and requiring rapid attention, in contrast to messaging. Texting allows you to avoid awkward silences, give yourself time to think, and reply when you’re ready.
A communication specialist adds, “Young people have grown up in the age of voice notes, emojis, and instant messaging.” “Much like someone intruding into your personal space, phone calls can be intense.”
Many younger workers choose to use chat applications or emails over direct phone calls, even in the office. All of this is a result of the way we communicate changing in the digital age.
There are those who say that it’s simply a new, less stressful, and more effective manner of connecting, while others may disregard it as an indication of lacking social skills.
It’s important to remember that when someone texts, “Can I call you?” it’s not only a matter of being kind; it could also mean that they’re trying to get the guts to call.
