When it comes to preferred method of communication, I far prefer text over talk. The reason for this is that I prefer to be able to read and review what I say before I send it. However, text (and e-mail) does have its limitations.
For example, you can’t put any meaning in text. No Emphasis. For example, a sentence my mum would use when teaching English as a second language: Do I know Elvis Presley? This can be said in a number of different ways. Do I know Elvis Presley, Do I know Elvis Presley, Do I know Elvis Presley, Do I know Elvis Presley and Do I know Elvis Presley. Five different ways of saying the same sentence, each with a slightly different meaning.
I’m getting more comfortable on the phone. My work has me calling some people, and it does make me nervous sometimes, but so long as I go through my head what I’m going to talk about I’m usually ok. When I get calls, I can’t do that, but I’m getting better.
So What about you? What do you prefer to use? Let me know in the comments, or vote in the poll.
Postaday2011 links
- Topic: Do you prefer talk or text? (dailypost.wordpress.com)
- 20110104-Daily Post (flynnsblogs.wordpress.com)
- talk, text message, or what?! (yukainfukuoka.wordpress.com)
- My fight with communication (zephii.wordpress.com)
- Talking is for formal conversation (lonediamond.wordpress.com)
