People now days send text massages more frequently than they talk the phone. What are the reasons for this trend ? Do the advantages of texting out weigh the disadvantages ?

It is undeniable that communication is an essential part of daily activity, which is

further

facilitated by technological advancements, including the ability to make phone calls and send

text

messages. Nowadays, people are more likely to send an SMS than pick up the phone to have a voice call.

This

essay will discuss both methods of interaction

as well as

the reasons for which messaging is more popular. In the past, phone calls were the largest medium for interacting with people who were far away. They provided context in terms of the ability to hear and interpret the tone of those speaking.

For example

, hearing excitement at the news of a new job or sadness about a break-up was much more decipherable by interpreting the nuances in the voice. Without

this

, messages are up for personal interpretation. A message reading "okay" may have some assuming the sender is annoyed if they are an anxious person themselves, and others assuming all is well if they are calmer.

This

is a major disadvantage of

text

messaging.

On the other hand

, it is a general consensus that

text

messages are a much easier way of communicating. It is efficient, covert and flexible, to name a few advantages.

For instance

, planning a trip is an easier feat for those living apart, as it allows individuals to chime into a conversation at their leisure and enables participants to scroll up to refer back to important details. Without the flexibility of

text

messaging, it can become difficult to fit a planning session into busy schedules and

therefore

make it difficult to make plans. In conclusion, both modes have their own place in communication,

however

,

due to

the many advantages of

text

messaging, it is evident why many people prefer

this

and

thus

I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.