Textually Active

It took me awhile, but I finally caught on to text messaging, and have found it very useful. So now I use 3 of the multiple features on my phone:) It comes in handy when you need to ask someone a question that usually requires a 'yes', or 'no' answer. I occasionally have to deal with a couple of individuals throughout the day, who, once they have you on the phone, you're captive for the next 15 minutes. They blab non stop, and say the same things over and over. Sometimes I get off the phone with them, and think, "What was the answer to the question"? For people like this, only texting should be allowed. They have to make it short and concise. I am fully aware that texting while driving is illegal, and in the past, I've been guilty of such criminal activity, but now I try to wait til I'm at a destination, or at the very least, stopped at a red light, before I respond. Some may consider texting the 'only' way to effectively communicate these days. It may be quick and to the point, but it loses the sincerity of the human voice. For instance, a person may be hesitant to tell a lie face to face. It's a bit easier over the phone. Texting has taken the guilt completely out of it! Think of your grandparents' generation. When they were young and dating, they would actually take the time to sit and write a letter, or send a card with their feelings and sentiments. Years later, they can still dig that card or letter out of the closet, and feelings of endearment may come over them again, as it did so many years ago. Todays texters, do you think they look back on the text messages from years ago, and get to relive those magical moments? Nope, your mailbox if full - time to delete. So the more we're attached to inanimate objects, the less the world has to practice loving and showing consideration for one another. All I'm saying is, the more technology advances, and the general populace embraces it, I feel there's a price to pay. Texting definitely has a benefit, but human contact is far superior. There's a time to shut your text hole, and open your pie hole.