Calling people?
Does anyone call and hope the person you are calling doesn’t pick up? Whenever I call I get an odd feeling and hope the person does not pick up
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Sometimes...but I am practicing, just not calling to begin with!
Freedompath
Level 9
June 13, 2018
5
I have a weird dread about talking on the phone. I don't like answering when someone calls. It feels like such an intrusion. I hate small talk. I don't know where all that comes from. I feel a little silly admitting it. ?
Deinan
Level 4
June 14, 2018
4
You're not alone!
I'm one of those terrible people who are heartily glad that texting came along, for this very reason. These days I can chicken out of having to have a conversation over the phone and send a text instead — and if not happy, it certainly makes me feel relieved to do so.
DaveMania
Level 6
June 14, 2018
4
LOL! yes! Then when they call back I don't have to answer.
TheoryNumber3
Level 8
June 13, 2018
3
Yes! Particularly at work, I chant "don't pick up" while the phone is ringing.
Untamedshrew
Level 7
June 13, 2018
2
I like calling and don't worry if they answer or not. However, I detest texting when trying to have an actual conversation. Not because I'm old but because it rates right up there with "meet & greet". Blech!
Purplelotuspod
Level 5
June 14, 2018
3
I've never experienced this, so i ask respectfully, what is the purpose of a call if the caller doesn't want anyone to answer? Is it that the person calling really doesn't want to interact, calling out of obligation? Or is the caller afraid of something else?
I'd appreciate understanding. Thanks.
josephr
Level 7
June 13, 2018
3
just a thought and not speaking for OP but it has crossed my mind that people better with thinking about words they use before typing vs speaking prefer text.
Text is kinda fun when a person has a way of tweaking grey matter in a way they can't convey in spoken word but dammit. I hate text convos because I can require a lot of words before I get my point across & don't feel like writing a college essay each convo.
No. If I phone someone, it's because I want to talk to them. If I don't want to, I don't phone them. I'd rather get whatever business it is done than pay phone tag with their voice mail.
memorylikeasieve
Level 7
June 13, 2018
3
Yes. And that's also a Seinfeld episode. 
LilAtheistLady
Level 7
June 13, 2018
3
It does feel like an intrusion, I am so grateful for texting. It is a standing rule that you text me first to see if am available. Most of the time I am but sometimes I just don't want to talk. Of course I never say that. I just say I will get back to you I am occupied. That way they don't feel rejected by me ignoring their call.
Vyn951
Level 4
June 14, 2018
1
The same as calling at a house and hoping they aren't in ?
SimonCyrene
Level 7
June 14, 2018
1
I hate phone communication more than any form.
GregGasiorowski
Level 6
June 14, 2018
2
It really depends on the call. I'd usually rather talk than text, but there are some people I just don't want to talk to at all.
obviouspseudonym
Level 5
June 14, 2018
2
Sadly I do. I must try and work on that...........
patchoullijulie
Level 8
June 13, 2018
2
If my phone rings, it better be a god damn emergency.
indirect76
Level 7
June 13, 2018
2
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