Do you feel that texting is killing the art of conversation?

Question

Recently i feel that i seem to text people instead of calling as i feel this will take less time, but is this killing the art of conversation?

Answer 1

i'm not sure that it's killing the art of conversation... i think it may be used more to make arrangements to meet - whereupon conversations take place in person...

however, i think it may be having an adverse effect on people's spelling ability... there are thousands of examples in school exams in English of students using txt spelling in essays and answers...

Answer 2

It is only killing the art of conversation for those who don't care about the art of conversation. To those like myself who care, even when I text I use proper grammer and don't abbreviate at all. The text winds up really long but is cheaper than a phone call.
This also develops patience.

Also don't forget, you can still by paper, envelopes and stamps and if you post them, there is a good chance they will be delivered.

Answer 3

I get 500 free texts a month and 50 free minutes ... I'm sticking with the texts and also to make phone calls from a mobile are so expensive that they're really only good for relatively short conversations.

The solution is meet up with the person face-to-face, have a good chat and a few drinks and to hell with the phones!

Answer 4

I didnt know conversation was an art form? News too me. No, I don't believe texting harms conversation at all. It is just another form of it, like instant messaging. Many people prefer it because it is not face to face. Some people can open up more that way. I never text, cuz its too boring.

Answer 5

I enjoy texting mainly for the following reason: I live in completely different time zones than many of my friends and it's difficult to find times where we can both have a conversation. Texting allows the other person to respond immediately, or in a few minutes, or hours later. I don't worry if I'm interrupting work or play, they'll respond when they can.

Answer 6

Oh yes! Up to a certain degree, it does kill the art of conversation. Talking is still the best medium of expressing one's thoughts and feelings.

Answer 7

I don't think so at all... for my texting conversations usually last longer than my phone calls. I find it easier to text when I am in a situation where I quiet is required. And for me I text the same way I talk. The same grammer, the same shortcuts... I try to be as precise as I can, so that my meanings are understood. I don't always succeed... but I can always reiterate.

Answer 8

You can get more out of texing then many physical conversations!
You can write whatever you want and instead of debating when you disagree you can turn off the screen!
As you can hang up the phone!

Texing gives us TIME to throw out creative questions and answers. It gives us TIME to THINK before WE speak (text), which gives us the opportunity to say exactly what we mean, without physical emotions!

Also improves are spelling, and learn new words!

Answer 9

Yes,because when you talk,people can here your voice and at the same time you can express your feelings and emotions.These things are in the tone of your voice.Plus you show people you have the courage to say anything whit out hid ding yourself behind a Tex or a piece of paper.

Answer 10

texting always takes longer...... and yes it is killing conversational artistry. people don't talk about anything real anymore. texting is a poor representation of language between intelligent beings.