How many texts do you send a month? What are the positive and negative effects of texting? Did you ever text when you were driving or did you ever see anyone texting while driving? Is it safe or dangerous? Why? Do you prefer to text or do you like to talk on the phone or chatting online? Why?
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Mina A
5/3/2011 12:39:54 pm
Most of the time I use my phone for calling because it is faster, easier, and you get reply right away. But sometimes I like to text instead of calling, because when people do not pick up it goes to voicemail and a lot of people check their voicemails at end of day. That is why a text they can see right away. Texting is great for example when the person is at work and they cannot answer the phone or if you are in class. Some people have whole conversation texting and that takes a lot of time, so it is better if you call. Also some people got thumb problems from texting too much. Another thing that is negative about texting is texting while driving. The driver loses focus on the street because he or she is looking at their phone and this can put you in danger and also other people on the streets. I do not text while driving and also if someone calls me I tell them I will call them back when I get to my destination. However I have seen a lot of other people texting while driving. At first I did not like it when police gave tickets to people who talk or text while driving but now I see that it is needed, because even one second looking at your phone instead of road can cause accident. Overall I prefer calling over texting.
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violetta malahov
5/6/2011 01:22:23 am
Modern technologies allow to communicate to people among themselves more. I remember still 20 years ago I had to order telephone negotiations at a telephone exchange if I wanted to talk to my relatives or friends who lived in other cities.Now I can use my cell phone and call or send message from any place in any country of the world.My relatives and friends live in Europe,and I often send text messages to them,it is more cheaply then telephone call.Another benefit,I can send the confedential information such as namber of a remittance or any addresses.Next one important things,when there is day in America,there is night in my native city in Russia, and I often can not talk to my son or my daughter or give them some important information,therefore I send the text message or I can read the message from them in the morning.Unfortunately sometames I can not send or read it because I operate the car or have left my glasses at home.In second,it takes a lot of my time to send the message,and another example, the message can be too long,and I have to send or read the message in several parts.It is very inconveniently for me,therefore I try to do it very seldom and then when I have in it too big necessity.
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Lyudmila D.
5/6/2011 02:20:34 am
I rarely use text messaging.If I want to talk to a person, I call them. The popularity of text messaging has placed people in positive and negative situations. Many experts agree that text messaging has served more bad than good, especially to the teenage population. Teenagers are easily distracted at school. Text messagings change in students’ writing habits. Text messagings while driving is a serious problem that is causing accidents and deaths. I never use text messagings while I am driving a car.
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elham karami
5/6/2011 04:17:07 am
Nowadays new technology helps us to live easier than last century one the things is cellphone that connect us to other people and makes communicates easier and faster than before. In my opinion texting is much better than talking with phone not only it cost less but also you can talk with several people at the same time I text more than 200 every day but never while I’m driving.
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Marvena B
5/6/2011 06:40:03 am
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Tetiana Petrovskiy
5/6/2011 02:01:13 pm
Texting and massaging are very popular today. Some people texting all the time, others text just sometimes. Texting has some positive and negative sides to it.
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Trong H
5/7/2011 05:13:17 am
Texting is very popular nowadays especially to teenagers. I don’t have texting and I don’t plan to have it on my phone because I think it’s not that important. Some of the positive and negative effects of texting are during a meeting you can’t really use your phone to talk but you can use text to text someone if you need something important. Moreover, a negative effect is texting while driving. It’s really dangerous and accident can happen. I have never text while driving but I have seen someone texting while driving before. I think it’s super dangerous because you’re not supposed to do anything while driving not on your phone or texting and you only need to focus on the road. For me I prefer talking on the phone because it’s faster and convenient, while texting and chatting takes too much time and you might not get the information or what you need right away.
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Stepan M
5/7/2011 06:14:31 am
Well I don’t text at all. I like to talk on phone instead of sending text messages. Maybe that’s because I’m generation X I didn’t grow up with all the technologies. I never text while I’m driving I thing that today young people spend a lot of time texting or chatting instead of reading a book or practicing sport. I don’t remember to see somebody texting wile is driving. I believe that that is very dangerous.
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Svetlana B.
5/7/2011 10:08:05 am
I send a lot text massages a month around 800. We are I and my friends text me back and forth every day. We get use to it because every body text each other a lot during the day. The positive effects texting if you busy and you don’t have time to talk with you friends you just send them text massage. I like texts for me it is more easy. The negative effects of texting there is incorrect spelling and a lot abbreviations. It is not help you learn a words how correct write them and how to spell them.
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Gohar P.
5/7/2011 01:52:17 pm
I consider texting more negative than positive habit. I use text massaging only once or twice a day. However, It is a very quick and simple way to keep in touch with my family members. Sometimes it is good to have a conversation with someone. Many parents and adults don’t use text massaging at all. They are resistant to learn how to text. Texting obviously creates a distraction to drivers, putting other drivers and pedestrians at risk. Texting while driving is the cause behind many car accidents today. It is becoming more and more common that people being distracted behind the wheel while they are driving. Texting while driving is more dangerous than using a cell phone because it takes the driver’s attention away from the road. As the “texting culture” grows, parents are becoming more worried about the risk of teens texting and driving. Young people use this form of communication, but they certainly don’t worry about spelling word correctly, which means it also makes it harder to teach them grammar and word spelling. Many teens take their cell phones with them everywhere. They take them to practice, to class, to bed. Instead of paying attention in class, students are texting. I have seen this happening a lot in college. It is really frustrating when people take up study space out to send a message. Even though the students are not supposed to have cell phones with them or on, they still do. Finally, this form of communication makes people addicted and becomes a bad habit. While texting can be convenient and quick, it can also be very dangerous.
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Inna Sh.
5/7/2011 02:05:43 pm
Technology nowadays goes very fast in progress.One of the most exiting technology is cellphone.You can use cellphone for calling or texting.I send a lot of text messages in the month because my all friends has a cellphones.Texing has positive and negative effects on people.For exampal,if you calling somebody and they don't pick up the phone,you can tex them and get the answer you need.But if you texting while you driving that's negative effect.I never text when I driving,but I have saw a lot how people drive and text while they drive and I cnow it's dangerous.Texting or calling while you driving is always dangerous because it cause a car exident .Texting while you driving is always not safe for all of us because we can't see everything on the road.I alwas prefer to talk on the phone but sometimes I need to use text messages.If you talking on the phone you know better how person who's talking with you,feels or what does he/she means by saying those things.Texting, like and other thing in our life has positive and negative effects but we have to choose what does we need.
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Fatmir K.
5/7/2011 03:43:16 pm
Today testing messages is a trend. Many people are using each day to much cellphones and computer.They are sending more and more messages every day.Actually ,I don't like to much to send messages for some reason.
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Galina Bakilina
5/7/2011 08:32:28 pm
We live in the modern world and use texts and messages all the time. Compare to my daughter I seldom send texts a month. In general I text emergency when I would like to find out some address, phone number and other. I think that using texts is positive for everyone. Negative problems are using cell phone by children and while driving a car. In my opinion, parents have to limit the time children sending text messages because it costs a lot of money. Using texts while a school time disturb kids. Next, people who were distracted while text on cell phone cause them big accidents. Drivers should have both hands on the wheel and their attention focused on the road not on text messaging. Sending messages could be a very serious problem if we should not learn the rules using it. I prefer to talk on the phone because I express my feeling when I am talking. Also, I would like to hear a voice. This way of conversation is faster and convenient because I get more information than I use text messaging. However, depending on your cell phone service provider your plan, sometimes it cheaper to send a text message instead of making a phone call.
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shahla ghorbani
5/8/2011 05:43:18 am
Texting has different effects, some are positive and some are negative. Texting is one way to express your feeling in the form of letters even if you are uncomfortable in expressing thought through speech. This is helpful for people who are socially shy. Text messages are also clearer for people to understand. For example, I invited my friend to my son's birthday this week but on the phone she assumes it was the next week. With text, she would be able to see it and double check the schedule. Text message is also cheaper for people who are on limited minute plans. They can compress their questions into one text instead of using up all their minutes. I like text messaging. It works extremely well when I have a quick question to ask my friends and I don't want to get into a lengthy conversation. The bad things with text messaging is that a lot of people text while driving. This distraction causes people to lose focus on their driving. Someone ahead of them could stop and they would hit the stopped car. They could also hit people walking or riding their bicycles. People who text a lot also loses their social skills. They loses their feeling for their family and friends. Text messaging is also bad for their grammar skills. They can't write proper English. Teachers would fail them if they write like this in English class. I never text when I drive but I saw people do it all the time. It is dangerous for people who are driving and also for people who are going to die because of it. I like to chat online because most my family is in Iran. This saved me money for long distance calling.
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Yu B
5/8/2011 12:24:30 pm
Nowadays new technology makes everything more convenient and lets us communicate faster and more often. I may send out between five to ten text messages a month. Not too many. They are mainly to my children and husband. I usually only text when I can’t talk. Like when my children are in school or I’m in work and I need to send a quick message. Otherwise, I use the phone. I think the texting is out of control and there is enough blame to go around. Kids are crazy about it and they are the ones mostly on the road. This new kind of technology and communication is really different for me. In the last fifteen years went from emails, to cell phones and now texting I never text while driving. I think that is ridiculous. I don’t think it’s that important. Whatever I have to say can wait till I’m not driving. However, I see people texting all the time, especially the younger generation. They drive like their drunk, weaving in and out of lanes. This is a serious problem because they are not even looking at the road; they are looking down at their phone so they can text. I prefer to talk. The police and government are starting to now treat texting like driving as a DUI. It should be treated that way because it is out of control. I’m old fashion so I like the basics like hearing someone’s voice. A text can never replace talking to someone. Besides I don’t write as well as I speak so it is a lot more convenient for me.
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George G.
5/8/2011 12:51:49 pm
I never text on the phone. I wear glasses to read, and it is very difficult to text. It is indeed a useful invention, but not for me. I mean the text on the mobile phone. I saw people texting when driving. I think it is very dangerous. When driving, you should be focused on traffic. As far as I'm concerned, I never did that. I am a good driver and I like to drive safely. I only text when I send e-mails. Between the text on the phone and talk on the phone, I always choose the second option. It is much more comfortable talking on the phone. Lately is very cheap. For $ 5 a month can talk unlimited in Romania. Technological progress and competition among companies has made this possible. So, I love technological progress. I hope that soon we can teleport us. And maybe will be very cheap. I look forward for this opportunity.
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shohreh-h
5/8/2011 01:59:22 pm
As technology advances we see new ways of communication between people. One of the commonly used tools right now is wireless phones. These phones make different applications such as texting, and talking on phone possible. Each of these applications has advantages and disadvantages in our lives. For instance texting is good to send brief news to a friend, but as we all know a text can never send the emotions that you have while you type it in, so the receiver can read it in different ways and sometimes it will create misunderstandings. On the other hand calling a friend can deliver the message with the actual tune of your voice which might be associated with emotions that can never be sent by text. Both of these features are dangerous while driving. Texting is more dangerous because you have to focus on a small screen to actually type a message, so you won’t be looking the front, and it might cause serious accidents. I don’t like to text because I believe texting is a big danger to our society and our next generations is losing their sociable skills through these features of new cell phones. In our youth today we see that they do anything through texting! According to a research American teens sends or receives on average about 3,400 texts a month! And this number is more than 6 texts per hour that they are awake! This is a very dramatic result, because it means these youth are not using texts to deliver a quick message, but they are using it as a way of talking about their lives, and communicating with their friends. But can a friendly communication exist without any emotions? The answer is a big no and this is what we need to change in our youth unless we want to see the future of humanity in the same way.
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Ion Cernat
5/8/2011 03:14:56 pm
It seems that today everybody it texting, moms text their children to let them know dinner is ready, employees text each other about work and not only. People become addicted, and even if they have other choices in how to communicate, sending a text message is the one most people prefer today. I do not write a lot of texts because I'm not that good at writing my thoughts and also I would rather spent time talking to someone that writing. Usually even if the person I'm calling is not available, instead of sending a text message, I prefer leaving a voice mail. I believe it is more personal when you actually talk to somebody and the sound of the voice can tell a lot more then written words can.
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Oksana P.
5/8/2011 03:29:51 pm
Communications by phone is getting more and more popular each year. Most teenagers prefer texting messages; older people prefer talking on the phone. A conversation by phone is more personable, clear, faster and accurate than a text message. Text messaging is a very comfortable way of communication when you cannot talk. By text messaging you can share specific information sash as; address, names, and business location. There is such a function as voicemail. It is a very convenient service; you can send your message and express your emotions by phone. The recipient can listen to a message any time when it is convenient for them. I agree with law that talking and texting messages while driving is extremely dangerous, because you are risking your life as well as others. This mistake can be followed by a tragic ending. Also, if a policeman catches you on the phone when you are driving you can face a steep fine. I mostly like to talk on the phone, but there are some situations when I have to use a text message.
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Natalya Z
5/8/2011 04:03:58 pm
I myself love unlimited text messaging. I send so many text messages a month thanks to the unlimited option that I'm not even sure how many messages it is. Through text messages I can be brave, I can say what's on my mind without being afraid of the answer I get in return. Text messaging is also good in a way because it's fast and to the point, unlike if you call a person and talk to them on the phone when you call for one thing and you end up talking about everything than that one thing. I myself have noticed myself texting a few time but get mad when others do it. I know it is very dangerous because there have been so many reported accidents due to text messaging so I try not to text anymore while driving. Text messaging now while driving is also expensive and cops take it seriously.
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Yaroslav K.
5/8/2011 04:06:43 pm
I don’t texting anymore because that is very boring for me and not necessary. I like batter to call instead texting. First time when texting came out that was progress of technology but no one can think how dangerous was being for people. At that time any one can say driving and texting case accidents but people keep texting when they driving. Most of time receiving and sending like that kind of massages isn’t so important because your boss will not texting to you to tell you some important things like “ can you came work on Saturday “ or “ can you bring report for the last weak “. Texting can be only between you and your friends or your boyfriend/girlfriend or spouse. If something important they will call you. But texting has good think too like you can talk but something remains you to turn off iron or stone with some kind of food so you have opportunity to text somebody to takeover. I don’t chatting ether because I don’t have time for that and I like better to take to my relatives or friends by Skype program it’s for free and also I can see them on my screen by camera.
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Babak.R
5/8/2011 05:10:17 pm
I use Tex ting every month but I don’t know how many exactly.I like to more talking on the phone instate Tex ting because much easier and faster for anyone.Tex ting has positive and negative effects.The positive one is when you call someone and phone go on the voice-mail after that you can Text to a person. Negative one is while you driving a car you use the phone for Tex ting that will cause the accident.I see every day that a lot of people are using their phone for Tex ting and talking.These are not good for them because maybe they loss their control and get the accident.I prefer to talk on the phone and chatting online.Teenagers are using Tex ting a lot and totally I can tell that is one of their big habits.I used to chatting online before but now I am using that but not like before.
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Mona.R
5/8/2011 05:57:09 pm
Text message is one of the good communication with people. When you can’t call the phone with a person like in the party, in the work or other place and you don’t like every body hear that , you can text message. Even you can send a message to all your friend but when you calling, you can’t do it. I often text a message and I prefer calling to my friends and family. Text while driving is the bad thing because you have to focus on your text and maybe you will accident. I think chatting online is safe. I sometimes chatting online at night whit my sisters and my friends. Be careful when you sending text in other place especially when you while driving.
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Kou Yang
5/9/2011 05:53:35 am
Text sends a month
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Liudmila A
5/9/2011 08:24:26 am
Most of the time I use my cellphone for calling, because it is easier, faster, and I'd like to talk personally. If I can't reach the person I always leave a voicemail. It is a great to text either, but I don't like because it's taking too much time plus if you drive it's dangerous. When I drive, I never send the texts. We can see texting has positive and negative effects. In order to make texting more positive people have to bee more responsible and think not only about themselves but other people around.
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Hanna Bukhavets
5/10/2011 01:23:32 am
Most of the time I use my phone for calling because it is faster, easier, and you get reply right away. But sometimes I like to text instead of calling, because when people do not pick up it goes to voicemail and a lot of people check their voicemails at end of day. That is why a text they can see right away. Texting is great for example when the person is at work and they cannot answer the phone or if you are in class. There is a lot of advantage in texting that makes it popular first of all people can text in any situation home, school, work even some place such as library that they can’t talk, texting is so helpful. Secondly you can text several people at the same time but when you talk you on with phone only with one person. Finally it cost much less than talking even sometimes you won’t have to pay anything for that, that’s why id ratter text instead of talk. Texting obviously creates a distraction to drivers, putting other drivers and pedestrians at risk. Texting while driving is the cause behind many car accidents today. It is becoming more and more common that people being distracted behind the wheel while they are driving. Texting while driving is more dangerous than using a cell phone because it takes the driver’s attention away from the road. A text can never replace talking to someone. Besides I don’t write as well as I speak so it is a lot more convenient for me.
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Nadiya G, ESLW40
5/10/2011 04:46:17 pm
I personally do not text a lot so amount of messages I send is not too big. My son, on the other hand, texts day and night. He usually sends over seven thousand messages every month. But text messaging has some negative effects and human's social life. Instead of calling and using proper language to talk to someone, younger generation text their friends and use many abbreviations instead of writing full sentences.
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Muhammad Shahid
5/12/2011 04:52:24 am
Cellphone is easy to be in contact with everyone in everywhere in this modren world. It is also a become
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Muhammad Shahid
5/12/2011 04:53:35 am
Cellphone is easy to be in contact with everyone in everywhere in this modren world. It is also a become
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Muhammad Shahid
5/12/2011 04:54:33 am
Cellphone is easy to be in contact with everyone in everywhere in this modren world. It is also a become
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Pavel Korobov
5/12/2011 08:33:02 am
In general I do not like texting. Especially texting while driving is just crazy idea. There are thousands of car accidents because of texting while driving. Many people lost their lives because of their own or someone’s foolishness. I never text while I am driving. Also, I rarely send texts to someone. I receive text massages more than I send. I have never count how many I sent massages. I prefer to talk on the phone not chatting online. You get more connected when you talk to each other than when you chatting online.
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marys
8/23/2011 09:14:47 am
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i send lot text abut 40textmasseg.there is no posetive or negative effect.while i was drivig i textin you 3 time but there was no answer.then my firend text me so you coming to work or not.that wasnt good and i didnet answer that so it,s dengeres whil iwas drive.it happen in the same time the peaple get tiket for don,t waching thire frontan i dont need be like them.no then i went to my frind place and i told.
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edward
8/25/2011 12:33:19 pm
I never send texts.I like talk on the phone,but not wile i am driving.
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Maria Pezoa
8/28/2011 02:36:58 pm
Is very important for me to use the message for communication with my children when they are working.
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