Back about 10 years or so ago we didn't text a lot we mainly just called each other, we did not have the resources we do now. But since then a lot has changed, we now have text messaging! We all use it now and can't avoid it because it comes along with social media, this is the way we mainly communicate today. Did you know In the U.S there is over 6 billion texts sent every day, Americans text twice as much as they call on average, and that is just in the United states? So with that being said, which is the better option, what are the pro's and con's to each and why do we text so much more now than ever? Calling is something the human race has been doing for years, but since new technology has formed we now text more than ever. On one hand, calling has advantages for instance, when you hear someone's voice it can be a more intimate experience you can tell their mood and emotions based on their voice, this is something you can not tell by text messaging. …show more content…
When you take time out of your day to call someone you are showing them that for one you value their time, but also you are willing to give up your time for them. There are negative things that come with calling like people being able to hear your conversation, but you can always take yourself somewhere people can't hear you. Another negative thing is talking on the phone takes up time, if you only need to say something simple to that person, it is easier to just shoot them a quick small text. Maybe that person does not have time to pick up the phone, they will still get the message later. Having a cell phone takes money as well, with resources like social media, we have free calling and texting, but if you don't have any social media you have to pay for your phone to be activated that cost money that some people do not