Advantages and Disadvantages of Text Messaging.
Today, cell phones are a major part of our life. It has made things much more convenient by enabling us to communicate with others in a small amount of time. One of the most used functions on the cell phone is not the phone, but the instant text messaging. Who wouldn't love such a quick, easy method of communication? Just flip open your cell phone, type in a quick “meet me @ 2 plz” and press send. Text messaging is an easy and discrete way of communicating with others, but it has its disadvantages and advantages. It is not a surprise why texting can cause so man problems physically and mentally.
There are several advantages for texting rather than having a voice communication. One main argument of why texting is better is that it gives a lot of discretion. Text messaging allows you to communicate with others in situations where a face-to-face or phone conversation is no possible or appropriate. For example, I rather send a text message to my boss, saying that I will be out sick today; rather than call him and have a proper conversation. I prefer text messaging here because I don’t need to know what or how my boss feels about me calling in sick. Other advantages include, record keeping. If someone sends you a text message, you have physical proof of that text until you delete it, whereas on the phone you have no place to store or record the conversation. With these advantages, people ask why can’t they just send email rather than text messages. Sending emails from your phone uses internet and with the technology increasing daily, the cost for these internet services are increasing too. Also, a person is more likely to check his phone more often than his computer.
Along with the advantages, there are also several disadvantages for texting. The main disadvantage is that there is no tone or mood in the conversation. This can lead to confusion and misinterpretation. For example, I know several people who had major fights in their relationships just because of
There are several advantages for texting rather than having a voice communication. One main argument of why texting is better is that it gives a lot of discretion. Text messaging allows you to communicate with others in situations where a face-to-face or phone conversation is no possible or appropriate. For example, I rather send a text message to my boss, saying that I will be out sick today; rather than call him and have a proper conversation. I prefer text messaging here because I don’t need to know what or how my boss feels about me calling in sick. Other advantages include, record keeping. If someone sends you a text message, you have physical proof of that text until you delete it, whereas on the phone you have no place to store or record the conversation. With these advantages, people ask why can’t they just send email rather than text messages. Sending emails from your phone uses internet and with the technology increasing daily, the cost for these internet services are increasing too. Also, a person is more likely to check his phone more often than his computer.
Along with the advantages, there are also several disadvantages for texting. The main disadvantage is that there is no tone or mood in the conversation. This can lead to confusion and misinterpretation. For example, I know several people who had major fights in their relationships just because of