Goodbye Phone Calls: The Texting Revolution in Personal and Professional Life
December 31, 2024
Let’s be honest—how many times have you stared at your phone, seeing it ring, and thought, “Ugh, not today”? If you’re part of Gen Z or a millennial, you’re definitely not alone.
According to this great article we found from BBC.com, a recent survey reveals that a quarter of young people avoid answering the phone altogether, opting for text messages or social media instead.
What’s behind this phone call aversion? It’s not just about being busy; this shift stems from growing up in an era where texting was the norm, and phone calls were reserved for emergencies. As a result, phone calls now feel awkward or anxiety-inducing, often associated with bad news.
This aversion to phone calls extends into the workplace, where many young professionals avoid calls to save time and reduce anxiety. Texting allows for more control over responses, making it a preferred method of communication.
Some older employers have had to adjust, recognizing that younger employees prefer text-based communication. While this trend may seem like a generational shift, it’s simply an adaptation to modern life, much like the move from fax machines to email in the past.
This shift in communication habits highlights how younger generations are reshaping the way we connect in both personal and professional settings.
