I was sending text messages to my friend yesterday. I use my cell phone
for many different activities. I make phone calls often and sometimes
these are very effective. Sometimes I feel lazy when I use my phone.
Also, apps like Uber and delivery services can make us lazy. It’s easy
and convenient to text my friends. Many people use cell phones and
enjoy their benefits.
Cell phones can do many things. Some of these things are helpful, like
ordering food from a delivery service, which is quick and easy. You c an
also look up directions on Google maps if you get lost, or download
your favorite music so you can listen to it on your way to work.
When texting it is sometimes necessary to use abbreviations like LOL,
OMW, BTW, etc. This makes sending text messages faster and as long
as the person reading understands then this doesn’t cause any
misunderstandings with communication. Sometimes, though, older
people don’t know these abbreviations and they can get confused.
Those people might call the younger generation lazy because they
don’t take the time to write out the whole words. But they think young
people are lazy for lots of reasons.
I always try to text my friends instead of calling them. Also, I prefer
when my friends text me because it’s easier to read my te xt messages
than listen to voicemail. Sometimes I wish my parents and relatives
would text more often instead of calling me, because we could keep in
touch more easily.
Sending text messages is easy and fun but can sometimes cause
confusion for people who aren’t used to it. When people text too many
gifs and pictures it annoys me sometimes. Also, sometimes I feel like
texting makes me lazy because now if I have to cancel plans or have a
difficult conversation with friends, I can easily just send a text and
cancel instead of following through on my commitment.
Mobile phones have undeniably changed the way we communicate. In
addition to making phone calls, we can now send and receive text
messages no matter where we are in the world, whether on the bus t o
work or on vacation across the country. In the past, we would have to
wait days to receive a letter or postcard, but now we can text a
message or a photo in seconds. While some may argue that texting
pictures and abbreviations has made us lazy, I believe that texting is a
useful and convenient way to communicate for several reasons.
First, texting allows people to communicate subtly and quickly no
matter where they are. Making a phone call in a public place can be
loud and distracting for those nearby, but sending a text is polite and
discreet. For example, an employee who is stuck in a meeting can alert
her family she’s going to be late without having to excuse herself or
interrupt the presentation. A train passenger can send text messages
back and forth throughout the whole trip without disturbing fellow
passengers.
Furthermore, texting is convenient for the recipients of messages as
well. While phone calls often feel like interruptions, we can
acknowledge or ignore texts at our convenience and maintai n control
over the length of the interruption. For instance, someone who answers
a phone call in the middle of a project may then have a hard time
ending the call quickly without seeming rude. However, that same
person could send a one-line response to a text message and resolve
the issue in a few seconds. Similarly, listening to voicemail often
requires entering a password, waiting for the correct recording, and
listening to a long message. On the other hand, we can read a text
message instantly and then decide whether to respond or wait until
later.
Finally, a text exchange often becomes a helpful visual record of
information. Texting allows us to send not only text, but pictures and
links as well. It is much easier, for example, to send a friend the link to a
restaurant on Google Maps rather than trying to describe the directions
over the phone. Additionally, if we can’t remember the name a book
someone recommended or an address someone sent, we can go back
and look it up by scrolling through the text conv ersation where it was
originally mentioned.
All in all, texting is a convenient method of communication for both the
sender and receiver, and it makes important information efficient to
convey and effortless to store. We can still make phone calls and send
letters when we have the time and desire. Of all the ways to connect,
however, texting is what best allows us to leverage technology and
shape communication to fit our busy lives.