The author reflects on a week-long experiment involving phone calls instead of texts, revealing the stark generational divide in communication preferences. While over 40% of younger individuals report avoiding phone calls due to anxiety, older generations find value in the medium. Experts like Duncan Brumby suggest this aversion stems not from inability but from the convenience of asynchronous communication. As younger generations adapt their communication methods, phone calls seem increasingly outdated, raising questions about their role in modern relationships and the implications for personal interactions.
About 61% of people aged 18 to 34 prefer texting over calling. Many have so much anxiety that they avoid answering calls altogether, leading to a significant adaptation in communication.
Duncan Brumby states that we've simply fallen out of practice with phone calls, opting for the convenience of asynchronous communication instead.
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