Men of a certain age remember the horror of phoning someone and not knowing if it will be the person you phoned answering or her parents !!!! It leaves a scar !!!!

I am willing to chat to anyone on the phone, so long as the conversation is pleasant.

I hate talking on the phone...always have...I only use the phone for business and 'let's meet here' type of conversation. I think this changes for long term relationships, though...maybe because the voice doesn't just become a disembodied spectre haunting my ear....hehe...I don't text, either...I am the worst....haha...I like emails because I can type with all my fingers, typing and thinking engages enough of my mind to maintain my interest (not in the person, but in writing the message)...the only value I can see for once sentence conversation is: you're on fire....buy this at the store...we still on for tonight...you are still on fire....etc.

Texting is asynchronous. You don't both have to be available at the same time to exchange useful information. And if you want, you can check to see if someone is available and finish it up by talking to each other on a standard phone call. I don't like leaving voice mail either.

I hate texting, impossible to read emotion or body language, then there is that tiny freaking keyboard and my need for correct grammar. I spent a month texting with a guy that our most in depth conversation was how are you doing today. Then he had an emergency and wanted money. Blocked him so fast. I'm not fond of the phone either, I'm on the phone at work too much. From a dating site since I am only looking for local guys we're going to meet in person fairly quickly or I'm going to lose interest. I find it is the scammers that don't want to or won't meet in person.

I hate to talk on the phone as most conversations of give and take are about banalities. I text and usually let calls go to voicemail or messages so I can later take a look and see if I will call back. If it is late at night, I will probably groggily answer, expecting an emergency. People who know me know this and also know I don't always respond to unexpected knocks on my door. I am usually doing something that I'm engrossed in. Does this make me crazy or an oddity as a woman? Perhaps but I long ago accepted myself and aren't apt to change. Now in person, I love to have conversations, but even those seem to be deteriorating into random remarks and half-remembered bits from last night's news or talk show. I am not being mean or trying to make myself into something I am not, (As I've been accused); it's just not in my nature.

All people who choose to text rather than talk are avoiding direct human contact for one reason or another.

Wait, you can talk on these things?
I only text and check my feed with it

I can't speak for others, but with the right person, I love talking on the phone--especially since I have never sent a text in my life.

As an introvert and shy person, I'd rather do texting because it allows me to articulate and express my words better than talking over the phone.

I like brief texts just to pass enough information on to get a point across. If I'm going to have some meaningful conversation with someone I prefer a call because texts can be misinterpreted quickly if you don't know the feeling behind the words.

Not at all.

I only call at dinner time so we can talk about windows and siding. Possibly if it goes well, we can move on to the roof.

I'm horrible on the phone and much better in person. I suppose text is the first step.

Yes.

Some people are uncomfortable with the phone. Others are acutely uncomfortable with writing (I feel sorry for them in the age of email and social media). Often the latter group are not comfortable with reading, either. Those are the ones who don't get past the first sentence in an email you send them.

In short, everyone has a communication style.

Texting probably appeals to dudes because it's concise, to the point, resists getting into lengthy / deep conversations. Also there's a little endorphin hit when you get a reply in real time. Similar to FaceBook "likes" or "pokes". It's a small commitment and therefore if it's not reciprocated it's a small ego hit.

Then there's just the modern bias against the phone and email in favor of texting and social media. Phone and email are so 20th century to many people's minds.

If the context of your question is dating, I haven't had to engage in that in almost a decade, but I'd personally prefer phone (or, better, FaceTime / Skype) for sussing out long term relationships. Probably voice-only at first, out of recognition that women often want to schedule video calls around when they have their face put on

I dislike talking on the phone but thought it was just me and not all men. Sometimes I just don't feel like talking. But if there's something that urgently needs to be discussed, I will talk. Not don't like small talk in general, which is much worse on the phone.

i prefer to talk on the phone

Yes. I would much rather talk on the phone though. I feel texting is a poor way to communicate.

I hate talking on the phone. When I talk to someone, I get as much info from facial expressions and body language as from their words. You can't do that on the phone. I'm also not the best at expressing myself verbally. It's a gift I wish I had.

I am to some extent, especially when I don't know someone very well. It's multifaceted. Uncomfortable pauses, getting tongue tied, fear of embarrassment, etc. I Prefer face to face, or texting

I have a strong dislike for phones, hate talking on the phone, but hate texting on it as well.
Email or face to face for me.
Phone calls mean trouble and stress.

Yes....as much as many women. I, for instance, I am selective. With certain friends I can chat for hours...and with others not even 10 minutes.

There is no purpose to idle chit-chat. Unless there is some specific thing that needs to be said, it is more of a woman's social activity rather than what a man finds the need to do...speaking for myself, that is.

Just depends. I like being able to look someone in the eye and read their mouth when I'm talking to them and you can't do that over the phone. I tend to have trouble understanding people on the phone. I also hate long, drawn out text "conversations".