texting

Chapter 2 in Convergence Culture says that texting became popular thanks to a certain show, "American Idol". Whether that's true or not, I am really glad it was invented. A lot of people like talking on the phone but there also are many who prefer messaging. I am one of those who likes to text more than talk. You might think that people can't express their feelings as much compared to when talking on the phone which may be right but then again nothing beats face-to-face talk. I disagree with that, there are many people who are real shy to say things directly to others and it really helps to be able to say it through messages. You can add some expressions and emotions by using smiley face symbols, and what people call "emoticons", not to mention exclamation marks.

A friend of mine is going out with someone now and I say that they owe it all to texting. The guy was the shy type and decided to ask the girl out by texting her. Later he was able to ask her again in person (though she had already said yes through text). I believe it was the texting that gave him the courage to ask her face-to-face later. It is much easier to tell someone something through messaging, in my opinion at least.