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And, we have contact. I sent my first ever text-message to my daughter yesterday. It said: “Test” and it only took me and the rep in my local Verizon store (who discovered my number was blocked for texting purposes and the only way to unblock it was for me to call India) a mere 70 minutes to send it.

Her response?
“OMG. U sent me a txt?”

After exchanging a few of these scintillating messages back and forth, I received yet another text later that afternoon:
“Dont get usd 2 txting me all the time.”

Well, fat chance of that. Personally, I think the whole text messaging thing is a pain, and I’d rather just pick up the phone and leave a quick voice message. So here’s my question: What’s the allure with this? I can see that for kids, it’s a big plus being able to text during class and no one’s the wiser. But what’s in this for me? Help me out here; what am I missing?

Comments

I don't think you're missing anything. I'm 24 and the only one in my peer group who doesn't text

I'm also 24 and have never text. It's much easier to call.

Texting is great when you don't really want to call someone that would talk forever, but you need to tell them something. it's also good for quick flirty messages to the hubby

Texting is also great when a teen is out with their friends and may not want to pick up the phone and say, "Hi Mom." You can give them a message without bothering them.

I'm 25 and I understand why Leslie and Shu don't text. I think text messaging is over-used, and is probably contributing to the sad, sad writing skills exhibited by my generation. However, I do find it handy for certain situations that might also apply to you: directions -- send me a text with the address and how to get there, and I don't have to call you back three times to ask you whether you said 24th Street or 24th Road; Mom, I'm home -- on occasions where I'm out late with a friend or family member who will worry about me 'til they know I'm home safe, I can send a text message that says "Home safe and sound" without a groggy phone call; and the always handy "Is it too late to call?" or "Are you still awake?" in instances where the phone ringing four or five times might wake the sleeper, but a simple text alert will only grab his/her attention if he/she is actually awake and available to talk.

Sorry that was so long.

when you dont have the time or the inclination to call somebody texting saves you from having to.

When my 20-yr old son was hospitalized, I used it as an opportunity for him to teach me how to use all the features on my cell phone, namely texting. Minutes after he taught me how to receive texts, I get my first message. Imagine my excitement, until I read it - it was from my son who was in the hospital bathroom (5 feet from where I was sitting), asking me to close the door leading to the hallway - the nurses were making too much noise! That was the first and last time I ever texted.

i too had my first experience texting back and forth with my daughter and my inner (and outer) editor rebelled, Rules of grammar must be obeyed!

Good site! Good resources here, All the best!

Good luck!

My favorite text is from my high school sophmore texting me from clss asking me to order her lunch to be delivered at the high school!

My favorite text is from my high school sophmore texting me from clss asking me to order her lunch to be delivered at the high school!

I'm withya...I don't get it either. It "looks" frustrating! I guess that says volumes about how much I've done it LOL!

Good luck!

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I can send a message to my kids while they are in class. When it is time for dinner, I have a quicknote that I auto send to all of my kids when dinner is ready. I can "chat" privately with my hubby anytime, whether I'm sitting in the dentist's office, or hanging with my kids. Nobody can hear what I'm saying. And what about picture messages? I was shopping for my son and found some shirts/ties that I liked but wasn't sure if he would. I took pictures, sent them to him and he text messaged me back which ones he liked. It was great.

I can send a message without getting "stuck" on the phone for 5 minutes. I can send my husband a list of things to pick up at the store and he won't forget any of them.

Do you need more?

I don't get texting either. I occasionally text stuff for hubby to pick up at the store. I also text my teenage nieces because apparently that is the only form of communication they use these days :)