Am I the only one that hates talking on the phone?

[nightstalker]

I like to work the deal through PM and final details through text

 

[jimmythegem]

I prefer PM on this site but hate texting to my friends and family. You can speak on a phone in 2 minutes what it takes 15 minutes of texting.

 

[Gacowboy]

a phone is made for talking. ! GO BACK TO THE TELEGRAPH IF YOU TEXT...

 

[WC1911guy]

I hate talking on the phone. Hate it. I love PMs and text messages. It is easier to keep track of everything said, and you can think out your replies to an offer, and counter offer without having to come off of the fly and still sound polite. Am I alone?

You and I are cut from the same cloth. Hate talking on the phone. Text, PM or email are my preference.

I've noticed that the guys my age (43) and less tend to prefer digital communication verses the older guys who prefer to talk on the phone. I think it's a generational thing. It doesn't apply to everyone of course as there are always exceptions but generally that's been my experience.

 

[prevsrt4owner]

I've been silent for one year . . . up until now. You guys should feel lucky.
Just ignore the other 571 posts.

 

[Constitution Hour]

For ODT deals... PM is a must, a phone call is fine after the PM exchange detailing the agreement. I hate texting, I understand the need for it in certain situations, otherwise pick up the damned phone and call.

 

[drewga11]

I prefer to keep deals here to PM's until all details are worked out, but I don't mind texts or talking on the phone after or in other situations. I hate calling people, but I don't mind talking on the phone. If someone calls me, no problem. If I have to call them, it better be something damn important or something I really, really want or need.

 

[jmc10129]

it depends on the situation, i want to talk to the person at least once on the phone to confirm a deal

 

[captdave77]

I spend half my life on the phone.

Texts and PMs are great for making offers on the ODT, but I conduct business by phone. Sometimes text comes across dry or even rude because there is no inflection.