Everyone texts. It is an unavoidable form of communication. Why is it that people don't use manners when using it?
One thing that everyone loves about texting is how fast and simple it is. Sometimes this is also its problem. I remember when I was working in retail during inventory, a coworker was broken up with by text message. How rude and cowardly, I remember thinking. You didn't text to start the relationship, so why text to end it? Texting has become a force field for people not brave enough to say bold statements to your face. There are no vocal inflections or facial expressions unless emoticons count. This makes misunderstandings all too common over text.
Another problem with texting, is that people abandon common sense and social graces. My friend, Liza told me she was at a wake recently and saw someone texting. Really? How disrespectful to someone's memory can you be? If there was a time to take the night off from texting, that would be it. In addition, how many people have caused accidents or killed people by texting and driving? Don't misunderstand me, I text, but I still prefer human interaction.
Texting isn't wrong, but how you use it can be. Some things are better face to face. Don't hide behind your words. Stand behind them instead.
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