When Talking is Better Than Texting

One of the longest running and biggest challenges of emails and text messages is inflection and expression. Sure, you can write in ALL CAPS IF YOU REALLY WANT TO EMPHASIZE A POINT and you can smile or wink;), but so much is still lost in translation. Then there are those who hide behind e-mail in communication. You know the people who do it, in fact, maybe you even do it. But why?

I have a number of concerns as we continue to blaze down the trail of new communication, including my fear of an illiterate society. However, another issue, I believe, perhaps our children will face is inability to communicate face to face; to sit across the table from someone and talk, debate or simply exchange original thoughts.

Next time you need to really talk to someone, pick up the phone. Have lunch with someone. Spend time reading expressions and body language and remember that there’s more to relationships than abbreviated texts, bitly’s and hyperlinks.

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