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The Call Comeback: Why Gen Z May Relearn Spontaneous Chats
technology22 days ago

The Call Comeback: Why Gen Z May Relearn Spontaneous Chats

Gen Z tends to avoid spontaneous phone calls because smartphones offer many messaging options and calls can arrive at inconvenient times, but etiquette experts say real-time calls can strengthen connection and clarity. The article suggests that calls aren’t dead—just one option among texting, voice notes, and video—so thoughtful timing, clear context, and small steps like leaving voicemails or sending voice messages can ease people back into phone conversations and improve relationships and well-being.

via Business Insider|
#communication-etiquette#digital-wellbeing#gen-z
Texts between teens reveal revenge plot in California murder case
us-news2 months ago

Texts between teens reveal revenge plot in California murder case

Prosecutors in Clovis say messages between Cassandra Michael and Byron Rangel, then 16, show a revenge plot against Caleb Quick; Michael allegedly helped plan and drove the getaway while Rangel stalked and shot Quick outside a McDonald’s. Surveillance and DNA on a revolver link the pair; the case remains in juvenile court after a bid to move to adult court was denied.

via New York Post|
#california#crime#juvenile-court
Fast for casual, slow for emotional: reply speed isn't a measure of care
science2 months ago

Fast for casual, slow for emotional: reply speed isn't a measure of care

Casual texts are often answered quickly because they’re habitual, low-stakes messages that don’t require reading the other person’s inner state. Emotional messages, by contrast, demand empathy, context, and careful wording—and carry relational risk—so people may delay to craft a response that’s kind and accurate. Research cited shows that fast replies aren’t always neglectful and slow replies aren’t always neglectful; the key is whether the response acknowledges feelings and supports the relationship, not how quickly it arrives.

via Silicon Canals|
#communication#empathy#habits
Mother's Day Texting Surges: 3 Texts Per Call on AT&T Network
lifestyle5 months ago

Mother's Day Texting Surges: 3 Texts Per Call on AT&T Network

A new AT&T study analyzing Mother's Day activity on its network found that 75% of users texted their moms, with about three texts sent for every one phone call. The data, drawn from Mother's Day 2025 activity, shows Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago as the top cities for reaching out, and notes that Gen Z is the most likely to text daily. The study suggests texting has become a quick, personal way families stay connected on Mother’s Day.

via AOL.com|
#atandt#gen-z#houston
Texting Isn’t Antisocial—It Shields Thought and Improves Communication
science6 months ago

Texting Isn’t Antisocial—It Shields Thought and Improves Communication

Texting is not simply avoidance of calls but a cognitive strategy that protects the quality of thinking by removing the real-time performance pressure of phone conversations. While calls demand heavy working memory, rapid formulation, and social timing, asynchronous texting allows reading, editing, and careful phrasing, which can improve communication—especially for introverts. Pace University researchers linked texting to greater self-confidence in introverts, and BMJ Open Quality found that asynchronous methods reduce cognitive workload in practice.

via Silicon Canals|
#asynchronous-communication#cognitive-load#extroverts
WhatsApp Introduces Username Feature to Enhance Privacy and Messaging Convenience
technology1 year ago

WhatsApp Introduces Username Feature to Enhance Privacy and Messaging Convenience

The article discusses the decline of traditional SMS and RCS messaging due to increasing spam and security concerns, highlighting WhatsApp's new features like usernames and PINs to enhance privacy, and contrasting this with new offerings from X and ongoing developments in encrypted messaging, suggesting a shift towards more secure, protected messaging platforms.

via Forbes|
#messaging-apps#privacy#rcs
WhatsApp Enhances Privacy with New Features and Usernames
technology1 year ago

WhatsApp Enhances Privacy with New Features and Usernames

The article argues that texting on iPhones and Android devices is becoming less secure due to spam and scam risks, especially with the rise of RCS and SMS vulnerabilities. WhatsApp's introduction of usernames and PIN codes for messaging is seen as a major step toward more secure, opt-in communication, potentially leading to a decline in traditional texting by 2025. The shift aims to combat increasing spam and scam attacks, making protected messaging platforms like WhatsApp more appealing.

via Forbes|
#privacy#rcs#security
Text Abbreviations May Undermine Your Sincerity, Study Shows
technology1 year ago

Text Abbreviations May Undermine Your Sincerity, Study Shows

A Stanford University study suggests that using text abbreviations like 'LOL' or 'BRB' can make messages seem insincere, potentially leading to fewer responses. The research, involving over 5,300 participants, found that people perceive those who use abbreviations as making less effort in communication. While younger people use more abbreviations, they are not particularly fond of them. The study highlights the importance of spelling out words to strengthen social ties, especially in significant relationships. However, abbreviations may still be appropriate in less personal interactions.

via Daily Mail|
#abbreviations#communication#digitalcommunication
"Top Texting Mistake Revealed by Etiquette Expert"
lifestyle2 years ago

"Top Texting Mistake Revealed by Etiquette Expert"

According to etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning, the most common mistake people make when texting is the misuse of punctuation, particularly periods, which can alter the tone and be perceived as hostile. Exclamation points and emojis are more freely used to convey enthusiasm, while humor should be used cautiously due to the difficulty in conveying tone through text.

via CNBC|
#communication#etiquette#humor
"Top Conversation to Avoid Over Text, Says Etiquette Expert"
communication-etiquette2 years ago

"Top Conversation to Avoid Over Text, Says Etiquette Expert"

Etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning advises that emotionally charged conversations, whether delivering bad news like a diagnosis or good news like a marriage proposal, should not be conducted over text messages. Instead, these should be handled via phone calls or in-person to utilize tone, volume, and body language effectively. Texts should remain informational, covering basic details like who, what, when, and where.

via CNBC|
#communication-etiquette#communication-tips#emotional-conversations
"Dealing with a Persistent New Member in Your Spouse's Running Group"
relationship-advice2 years ago

"Dealing with a Persistent New Member in Your Spouse's Running Group"

A husband seeks advice from Amy Dickinson about a new member in his wife's running group who constantly texts her, seemingly ignoring the husband's existence. Amy suggests the husband talk to his wife about his concerns and how the texting contact makes him feel, emphasizing that he trusts his wife but feels uncomfortable with the situation.

via MLive.com|
#ask-amy#communication#husbands-concern