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Ugly Bastard · 06-08-2010, 08:04 PM

Let me ask you guys something: does anyone else absolutely detest talking on the phone? I hate it. I virtually never want to be on the phone with anyone for any reason. When someone calls me, I become filled with rage. Most of the time, I ignore the call and then have to deal with the guilt of them thinking I'm ignoring them which, while true, has nothing to do with them personally. Anyone can call me. Parents, girlfriend, friend, business, whatever, it doesn't matter, in every case I hate being on the phone with them. An extension of this is that I hate mindless chit-chat. "Shooting the bull" or "catching up" drives me nuts. I can't stand when people ask me "how are you doing?" Like seriously, what the fuck kind of vague question is that and how do you expect me to have a great answer lined up and ready for you? Is there something wrong with me or is this sort of stuff standard?

ninjaface · 06-08-2010, 08:58 PM

I don't mind talking on the phone with my parents, but otherwise I prefer texting. I can only send 140 characters per text, so sometimes a phone call will get a point across more effectively. Id say about 90% or so of my actual phone conversations are under a minute.

Fruitacious B · 06-08-2010, 09:03 PM

I've always preferred making a phone call to clear things up quicker. On the contrary though, I do not like receiving calls. I really despise the nights where it'll take an hour to make plans that could be set in a one minute phone call.

BigDongedHoe · 06-08-2010, 09:19 PM

I'm the complete opposite in every way. Depending on the person I enjoy getting phone calls. I can only think of maybe 1 or 2 people that if they called I wouldn't want to answer the phone.

I get excited every time I hear it vibrating in my pocket as to what it might be (personal, business, or other).

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 06-08-2010, 09:21 PM

I hate phone calls. I hate texting about 1000x more. I hate people.

Orgazmo · 06-08-2010, 09:43 PM

I ignore the majority of phone calls that come my way. If I don't know the number, I'll almost certainly ignore it. If I do, I'll still probably ignore it.

Texting ftw.

DJ FC · 06-09-2010, 02:22 AM

When it comes to getting things done a phone call is infinitely more effective than an email. Whenever I have anything customer service related and they give you 1000 ways to resolve your problem online or via email I still always call. Because you can get your way when you talk to a person, whereas via email they'll either not reply or just fuck you.

DDTempest · 06-09-2010, 08:27 AM

I hate talking on the phone with 95% of the human population but there a few friends that when I do talk to on the phone, it usually ends up being for a couple hours and its no bother at all.

Cocktooth · 06-09-2010, 08:36 AM

I answer maybe one phone call a week. A phone call I'm apart of never ends quick enough, so I just decide to not answer anyones calls.

angry pancake · 06-09-2010, 10:03 AM

Not a big fan of personal calls. I don't hate them, but I don't want to fucking hang out on the phone. Business calls are a whole different matter. I practically live on the phone. The later probably has a lot to do with the former.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 06-09-2010, 06:59 PM

I don't mind talking to my parents on the phone. But overall, I hate talking on the phone. When decisions/plans need to be made quickly, a phone call is way more effective though and is normally the plan of action.

Beebs · 06-10-2010, 12:20 AM

What I fucking hate is loud talkers.

The phone was invented to carry your voice over a large distance, you don't need to do it manually.

I don't want to hear about your shitty life, shut the fuck up already.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 06-10-2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beebs

What I fucking hate is loud talkers.

The phone was invented to carry your voice over a large distance, you don't need to do it manually.

I don't want to hear about your shitty life, shut the fuck up already.

This. Particularly in the car or other situations where they are unavoidable.

Mr. Blonde · 06-14-2010, 11:27 PM

can't stand it, almost never pick up phone calls

Der Fuhrer · 06-15-2010, 03:19 AM

I will talk to my family on the phone, and that is basically it. I hate texting, too, but at least it's easier to end a conversation that way.

06-08-2010, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Talking on the Phone Let me ask you guys something: does anyone else absolutely detest talking on the phone? I hate it. I virtually never want to be on the phone with anyone for any reason. When someone calls me, I become filled with rage. Most of the time, I ignore the call and then have to deal with the guilt of them thinking I'm ignoring them which, while true, has nothing to do with them personally. Anyone can call me. Parents, girlfriend, friend, business, whatever, it doesn't matter, in every case I hate being on the phone with them. An extension of this is that I hate mindless chit-chat. "Shooting the bull" or "catching up" drives me nuts. I can't stand when people ask me "how are you doing?" Like seriously, what the fuck kind of vague question is that and how do you expect me to have a great answer lined up and ready for you? Is there something wrong with me or is this sort of stuff standard?

06-08-2010, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fruitacious B Bokononist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,595 Internets: 11801	I've always preferred making a phone call to clear things up quicker. On the contrary though, I do not like receiving calls. I really despise the nights where it'll take an hour to make plans that could be set in a one minute phone call.
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06-08-2010, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	I'm the complete opposite in every way. Depending on the person I enjoy getting phone calls. I can only think of maybe 1 or 2 people that if they called I wouldn't want to answer the phone. I get excited every time I hear it vibrating in my pocket as to what it might be (personal, business, or other).
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06-08-2010, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	I hate phone calls. I hate texting about 1000x more. I hate people.
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06-09-2010, 02:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 253094	When it comes to getting things done a phone call is infinitely more effective than an email. Whenever I have anything customer service related and they give you 1000 ways to resolve your problem online or via email I still always call. Because you can get your way when you talk to a person, whereas via email they'll either not reply or just fuck you.
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06-08-2010, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	I don't mind talking on the phone with my parents, but otherwise I prefer texting. I can only send 140 characters per text, so sometimes a phone call will get a point across more effectively. Id say about 90% or so of my actual phone conversations are under a minute.

06-08-2010, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	I ignore the majority of phone calls that come my way. If I don't know the number, I'll almost certainly ignore it. If I do, I'll still probably ignore it. Texting ftw.

06-09-2010, 08:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cocktooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warsaw Posts: 4,220 Internets: 124047	I answer maybe one phone call a week. A phone call I'm apart of never ends quick enough, so I just decide to not answer anyones calls.
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06-09-2010, 06:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
SittinOnDubsWGW I make bad decisions. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Desert Posts: 3,018 Internets: 108015	I don't mind talking to my parents on the phone. But overall, I hate talking on the phone. When decisions/plans need to be made quickly, a phone call is way more effective though and is normally the plan of action.

06-10-2010, 12:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Beebs Poor Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis / Middlebury / Long Lake Posts: 5,306 Internets: 127341	What I fucking hate is loud talkers. The phone was invented to carry your voice over a large distance, you don't need to do it manually. I don't want to hear about your shitty life, shut the fuck up already.

06-14-2010, 11:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	can't stand it, almost never pick up phone calls
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06-15-2010, 03:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Der Fuhrer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 549 Internets: 5464	I will talk to my family on the phone, and that is basically it. I hate texting, too, but at least it's easier to end a conversation that way.

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