I came across a tweet from someone with the word, Introvert, somewhere in their screen name. I thought that I had saved a screen capture, but of course, I failed. Truth is, however, I really blame it on a computer hiccup, for it was, indeed, hiccupping at that point. Regardless, the Tweet went something like this: In all sincerity, absolutely do not phone me if it is something that can be communicated by text.
This is pretty well the code that I live by, In fact, the whole family does although not all introverts. I, for example, will only phone if I need an immediate response, like if I am in the grocery store, am standing in front of the tomatoes, and am wondering if we might need some even though it isn't on the list. In that case I might call Sue for she could miss the faint buzzing of a text alert. Once I have the answer, we say a quick goodbye.
I also once called Danica after I dropped her off at night because I forgot to wait until I was sure that she was inside, which is something that I have done all of my life with my wife and daughters, and I wanted to make sure that she had gotten in safely. Of course, and also unfortunately, it still seems to be necessary to call the doctor in order to make an appointment although I would really like them to change that. And as I posted recently, Sue tried to call Heather about possibly cancelling our journey, for Sue, although not an introvert, but other than that almost emergency situation, she find phones intrusive.
I know that is not everyone's modus operandi, but it is the way we roll here in Anvilcloudia, where, of course, we do things the right way. If you do it any other way, you're wrong, wrong wrong, and almost pagans, as it were. 😊
Oh . . . I found it . . . but I am not going to rewrite the post.
I guess I'm similar in my methods as well. I also will call if I know texting will result in many back and forth communications to convey what is needed.
ReplyDeletePart of me agrees whole heartily about the phone - we almost never answer the home phone, just let it go to voice mail.
ReplyDeleteBut there's a part of me that thinks our avoidance of one another is such a symptom of our times. Is it because we are so easily distracted or offended or is it easier to say with text what we wouldn't say to someone's face & that becomes a way of dealing with people. I just don't know.
I don't mind phone calls, but then again I am certainly not an introvert. :-)
ReplyDeleteI haaaaaate texting. It is Tim's preferred method of communication. He can't spell for beans and he tends to abbreviate things in the most peculiar ways. I frequently do not understand him, and so I call.😬
ReplyDeleteWell, speaking as a pagan (not a bad thing, though you kind of lumped us into that side of the world) I have enjoyed finding texts nationwide with my grandchildren. That's what they do to communicate. It avoids the dead space when they don't know what to say, and my dead space when I don't really know what to say either, on the phone. But many of my generation (yours too) do prefer phone calls, and when I say I'll email you the information, they groan that they'll have to look at a screen...I think some have tossed out their computers and only have phones.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy when email then texting became a thing. I hate the intrusiveness of the phone, whether calling or receiving.
ReplyDeleteMy doctor's practice has put in a patient portal which includes setting up appointments and messaging. It's great to avoid the endless trek through their phone system. I had been asking for it for ages, since their previous software was useless for my needs. I pointed out that I could get better online help for my car! But all happy now.
I don't use the phone either unless it is urgent.
ReplyDelete@Barbara. I trust you know that all was said in fun and jest.
ReplyDeleteSomewhat of an introvert here...but I often call when a situation is too complex to type out. It's much quicker and easier to discuss it over a conversation. As a retired teacher, there were certainly many meetings that could have been handled with an email--but then there were those teachers (even in my department) who didn't read their emails like they were supposed to. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI have thoroughly embraced texting. I never was much of a phone user anyway and as my hearing worsens, texting is more and more my go-to
ReplyDeleteI enjoy a phone call on occasion. There is an ease of being with another that is missing from text.
ReplyDeleteI text and use the phone.
ReplyDeleteMy cell phone lives in my purse and I frequently do not hear or ignore it. Phone me on my land line! Please.
ReplyDeleteMuch admiration for the b and w edit. And I agree about removing the blob on the right. Good move.
I used to use pano a lot. But I never considered it in sport action. It looks great in your last photo.
I only got a phone where I could text last year! I still prefer the call. My text alert never beeps so I never know I got one unless I see it!
ReplyDeleteI rarely call friends and relatives unless it's something that needs an immediate response. I always feel like they might be in the middle of something so don't want to disturb them. I know they'll text me when they're free. But then again... I am an introvert.
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