The art of conversation

How much time do you spend on the phone each day? According to Pamela Paul of the New York Times, not much. In a recent article, she points out an interesting cultural shift: that phone conversations are a thing of the past. 

But remember the excitement and joy that only came when the phone would ring? You would wait by the phone all night, terrified you would miss a call from your best friend or the boy of your dreams!

I’ve always been a phone talker ā€” certainly in my personal life, but often times in business too. I look forward to phone dates with friends and have no problem camping on the phone for an hour or two during a relaxing evening at home. Do you agree with Pamela? Do you cringe when a voicemail pops up? Or do you look forward to daily chats with friends? Let me know your thoughts ā€” I’d love to hear what you think! 

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Alyssa

I enjoy daily chats-but think Skype is more fun! Also, I have become a big fan of speakerphone so I don’t have to hold the phone–Yes…Lazy!–If it’s my sister calling, all bets are off–that phone will be answered!

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Natali

Our call rates are very expensive over here and in a way it forces you to make use of Skype most of the time.

I find Whatsapp very handy (even though it cuts out the talking part).

But long calls – yes please! šŸ™‚

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