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[TaySan]

I really don't which sucks about this pandemic for me. I have a hard time speaking clearly and communicating over the phone so i prefer texting or ordering online off an app. How do you guys fare with it?

Wanted some Thai food today, but i forgot everything where i live is takeout or delivery(delivery was out of my range).
I wish every restaurant had an app that would be amazing.

 

[Mr Nash]

I don't mind, but outside of my family, most people I know don't really use theirs for talking. Everyone else it's texts, emails, or discord.

 

[TindalosPup]

I'm terrible at talking on the phone, specifically when ordering food

My friend in highschool made me order the food one night when I stayed over, of course I declined but peer pressure and wanting to eat ended up making me do it. I did fine until the cheese fries: "... I'd also like some cheese fries, curly, " at this point I should have stopped and pulled it off like I was trying to do a Bond impersonation, but of course I continued, "Curly cheese flies," to which my friend and their cousin started laughing at hysterically while I was still on the phone and of course I was teased mercilessly after this point. The fries ended up being weirdly soupy, so my friend said they probably jizzed in our cheese fries because I don't know how to speak

That experience did nothing to help my telephobia

 

[Rentahamster]

Yes I do.

"Hello restaurant, I would like X, Y, and Z please. Thank you, I'll be there in 15 minutes".

It's easy!

 

[Punished Miku]

OP, use a soundboard.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

You should try phone sex

 

[jolof96]

No. After years of my work involving telephony and being screamed at by the unwashed masses, I will avoid speaking to anyone where possible.

 

[Ar¢tos]

I don't like talking to people in general, they don't consolidate information and deliver it in the minimum amount of time and words, everything has to be wrapped in layers of nonsense and useless information, regardless of talking on the phone or in person.

 

[TaySan]

You should try phone sex

:x could I just moan the whole time? That would work for me

 

[JimmyRustler]

I used to not like it but after having huge amounts of misunderstandings with my last girlfriend through texting and generally feeling that I lost my ability to argue with people in person properly due to the constant texting I decided to take every phone call I can.

 

[EviLore]

Avoidant behavior prevents you from getting more proficient at social tasks. Face it and overcome. Think of it as part of your responsibility during this pandemic.

 

[Shaqazooloo]

Absolutely hate it.

I'm no good at maintaining a conversation especially over phone so I avoid if possible.

 

[Grinchy]

It depends on what it is. I hate talking to customer service people on the phone. They ask you the problem, you explain it really well, then they go through their checklist of questions and you re-explain what you already told them in 8 different ways and then have to go above them to get it fixed anyway after explaining it yet again.

 

[German Hops]

Not really. It's easier to lie over text.

 

[nush]

Avoidant behavior prevents you from getting more proficient at social tasks. Face it and overcome. Think of it as part of your responsibility during this pandemic.

I think this is the case with a lot of social phobias, it's not a condition. they have just avoided learning how to do things as you say, then blame having a "Condition". I used to not like talking on the phone back in the day but to do business you HAD to talk on the phone. You got so good at it that you knew who you could just phone up for a chat that was only tangibly business related but is a manager walked passed you were "Working" because you were on the phone to a customer/supplier.
I built up some solid business relationships with people I have never met and that had a lot of advantages and benefits. Now everybody just messages, and it's shit.

 

[Cutty Flam]

I’ve always despised it. I’m reserved, and dont really talk that much as it is, but talking in the phone for some reason doesn’t seem natural and I hate it

Talking to others face to face is no problem but whether it’s business, talking to a friend, relative, whoever is on the other end it doesn’t matter I abhor speaking on the phone even before texting was a huge thing

Just something about it

 

[Makariel]

I have a hearing disability, so: no. Talking on the phone without seeing the person is quite difficult for me. Videochat is ok.

 

[Elektro Demon]

I don't like it but it's something I gotta do so yeah.

 

[Super Mario]

I loathe talking on the phone. Especially forced calls that have no point. I also hate ordering/giving information over the phone as it takes far longer than just doing it online.

 

[Richard Packer]

Have you ever had a significant other? Do you kids just text back and forth nowadays. The world is doomed.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Have you ever had a significant other? Do you kids just text back and forth nowadays. The world is doomed.

 

[TaySan]

Have you ever had a significant other? Do you kids just text back and forth nowadays. The world is doomed.

I mostly just text if i respond at all lol
Sometimes i even ignore texts if i'm not in the mood.

 

[BlackOlivesMatter]

I don't like talking to people period.

Except on my headset on PSN.

 

[Cunth]

I like to put on a fake British accent

 

[Richard Packer]

I mostly just text if i respond at all lol
Sometimes i even ignore texts if i'm not in the mood.

So I take it as a no. The world is doomed.

 

[BlackOlivesMatter]

I like to put on a fake British accent

Same, but during sex

 

[Richard Packer]

I like to put on a fake British accent

What's the difference between that and your New Zealand accent? You motherfuckers all sould like you're missing teeth.

 

[Cunth]

What's the difference between that and your New Zealand accent? You motherfuckers all sould like you're missing teeth.

Your countrys got aids

 

[Breakage]

Not really. There's just something about hearing a disembodied voice.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

i really don't.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

I hate talking on the phone

much prefer texting

 

[triplestation]

Yeah phones are weird

I walk in circles talking on the phone

 

[Chairman Tickles]

No, stresses me out not being able to read their face and body language as they talk. Phones are evil.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

Practice makes perfect. I have trouble talking sometimes as I stutter and have gone to speech therapy up until my mid-20s. Some conversations are better than others (mostly better overall compared to when I was a kid), and in an emergency situation you can't put it off so it's better to get comfortable talking on the phone sooner rather than later. You have to make a conscious effort to get better at whatever it is you struggle with.

 

[Rat Rage]

I love it and I'm really good at it. If you can't talk to people on the phone, go seek help.

 

[Nester99]

Yes, Prefer it to all other forms of communication.

I am a fully functional and capable adult so your millage may very.

 

[Nester99]

Stop trying to bring your resetra "is everyone as wierd and sad as me" posts to neogaf.

Do you like talking to people on the phone?

I really don't which sucks about this pandemic for me. :( I have a hard time speaking clearly and communicating over the phone so i prefer texting or ordering online off an app. How do you guys fare with it? Wanted some Thai food today, but i forgot everything where i live is takeout or...

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[Yoshi]

I do not enjoy it, bit I also have no isues with it.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Personally I believe in phones, preference is in person.

 

[Croatoan]

I hate talking on phones. Always have.

 

[TaySan]

Stop trying to bring your resetra "is everyone as wierd and sad as me" posts to neogaf.

Do you like talking to people on the phone?

I really don't which sucks about this pandemic for me. :( I have a hard time speaking clearly and communicating over the phone so i prefer texting or ordering online off an app. How do you guys fare with it? Wanted some Thai food today, but i forgot everything where i live is takeout or...

www.resetera.com

Well judging by the responses not liking talking on the phone is not exclusive to Era.

 

[DESTROYA]

Those that hate seem to have some sort of social anxiety , the more you do it the easier it becomes.
I have no problem talking on the phone and if you do while ordering takeout just write it down before placing a order.

OP no one cares what Retard ERA says or does

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

I don't like speaking on the phone but at work I do it on a daily basis.

 

[ipukespiders]

Only if they stay six feet away from the phone.

 

[MaestroMike]

In HS I took orders over the phone while working for Pizza hut I remember one time a caller and I couldn't stop laughing for like 5 minutes straight for no reason my boss looked at me like I was insane and I think I overheard his friends asking him wats so funny. I know when I tried to stop myself from laughing I just laughed even more. Went full joker. then when I finally took his order his card didn't go through and that was the end of it. Very strange incident

 

[MaestroMike]

Also stand up and maybe walk a lil bit when u talk on the phone ull be able to speak better as opposed to doing it sitting down

 

[TaySan]

Also stand up and maybe walk a lil bit when u talk on the phone ull be able to speak better as opposed to doing it sitting down

That definitely helps a bit.

 

[Riven326]

No. I dont like small talk. I only talk to people when they need to know something. I keep it short and sweet. Text works fine.

 

[TaySan]

No. I dont like small talk. I only talk to people when they need to know something. I keep it short and sweet. Text works fine.

Nothing is worse than small talk especially if they are above you so you can't just tell them to fuck off and leave you alone.

 

[LaughingStock]

I don't hate it but i don't like it either. I need to see face to face. Specially when i need to speak in english.