Laina Turner-Molaski

I hate the telephone. I was never a big fan of the phone but as the years pass I become even less thrilled with actually talking when texting or email will suffice. Before you go thinking I am some kind of introvert or don’t like people it’s not that at all (I like most people….the ones that aren’t stupid). It’s more about time management. It is a better use of my time to just text/email a quick request without all the meaningless chit chat that often goes along with a phone call. If I have the time it’s one thing but if I don’t it just frustrates me to listen to someone. Especially when we already discussed that specific topic (for some reason they just won’t stop talking each and every time we get on the phone).
However, I don’t think most people really get it, even when I tell them.

Here’s an example, I tried a little experiment. On my voicemail I recorded a message that said I don’t like checking voicemail and often don’t. If you want to get a hold of me it would be better to text or email me. It only took a day and a half before my voicemail was full with people who obviously don’t listen to messages either. So then I just left my voicemail box full and every time someone told me it was full I just played stupid and blamed it on At & T (sorry AT & T).

I am not trying to replace actual human connection with technology just wanting to be more effective.

What are your thoughts on this?

Laina