Texting is popular among people who are comfortable using their cell phones for communication. With this popularity, proficiency becomes important. This week’s article is about an international competition in texting. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that shows you have read the article, expresses your views, and addresses my questions.
How many times each day do you send text messages? At what point would you consider the number of text messages being sent each day to be excessive? Are you part of the thumb tribe? What is the most unusual situation in which you have sent a text message? How often do you send text messages while in your classes? How important is it to text quickly? What would you recommend people do to improve their texting speed? Should texting be taught in school instead of keyboarding? When did you begin using a cell phone? Respond to the following quotation: “When you talk, you often blabber. If you text, you think more coherently because you have to make yourself understood in short but logical sentences.”
23 comments:
I send about 5 - 8 text messages a day. I personally prefer to call instead of sending text messages. I think that the number of text messages being sent each day is excessive when it reaches the hundreds. No, I am not part of the thumb tribe because I feel more comfortable talking than sending text messages. The most unusual situation in which I have sent a text message was underwater, with my friend’s water proof cell phone. I never send text messages while I am in my classes. It is important to text quickly so that you can get your point across faster instead of waiting on the phone, and also so that you wouldn’t get caught texting in situations where you’re not supposed to. I recommend that people practice everyday, the way Ha and Bae did, to improve their texting speed. I think texting should be taught in school instead of keyboarding. I began using a cell phone in grade 3. I agree with the quote, because sometimes on the phone, it might be a bit too hard to get your point across without saying too much. With texting, you save yourself energy, time, and also money. You also think more clearly and you would have it all planned in your mind, instead of saying something to the other person without meaning it because it just came out of your mouth.
-Qussai
I don't have a cell phone of my own so I can't really say whether it’s better to send a text message, to talk to someone face to face or to simply use a land-line what-have-you. But I can say with relative certainty that the article had something’s that I would consider very good points and other I would considered trivial and inconsequential details and still other would such as the text messaging contests I would categorize as pointless or at the very least a very unusual form of contest to be perfectly honest. As for how many daily texts per day that I consider excessive I agree with Qussai in that if you are sending hundred+ text messages a day then that is very much excessive. Seeing as I don’t have a cell phone of my own although I do possess an Ipod however that doesn’t make me in any way, shape or form a member of the “thumb tribe”. As for the remainder of the questions I have no comments on them.
I send almost 10 text messages daily every weekday. Over the weekend it is usually less. I actually am more a texter and a caller. So I don't make phone calls often. I don't really know why but I just don't feel very confortable with it than when texting.
I think that the number of texts being excessive is when it is more than 50 a day. Of course you and a partner can have a lot to say but then it definetely is easier, cheaper, and quicker to just call instead of sending 50 or more texts. I think I am only part of the thumb tribe. My mobile phone features a fullscreen qwerty keyboard where I can type very fast. But it is always different. I think the most unusual situation where I sent a text was once in church. But there the ceremony was already over. I don't really send any texts during class. If I text, I answer to a text that I got from someone. But if the situation is bad for answering or generally just texting, I just leave it and answer later. I don't think it is very important to text quicky. When texting slower you can think about everything you are writing, especially in more "awkward" situations.
My recommendations... hmm... Well it depends for the phone type. If it's a classic phone with a numeric pad I would recommend first trying to text with two hands and then go to one hand. I would also enable the auto-complete function where the word is guessed that wants to be given in. If the phone has virtual full screen, or a physical qwerty keyboard I would recommend to first check out all the functions the keyboard has and then starting slow and getting faster every time. I don't think texting should be taught in school, exept if a specific course is about phones and texting. But it is more something for free time and not really for business. It is more important to know how to type faster on a computer than texting. I began using a cell phone in 5th grade. But I didn't use it much.
"When you talk, you often blabber. if you text you think more coherently because you have to make yourself understood in short but logical sentences" - Well, I agree with that! I do have the problem that sometimes when I talk on the phone I just don't know what to say and I just blabber some random stuff that actually makes no sense. But that is mostly only in more awkward situations.
I love to text way more than speaking, I think I send about seventy texts/day because I text like five people at a time but, I do have those random days where I just don’t text or get any text messages. If it reaches two hundred text messages per day I believe it will start becoming excessive because it could mean that, that person is rejecting other more important aspects of their everyday life like manners on a dinner table. I am not apart or the thumb tribe because the number of texts I send per day and how many days I do text have no correlation to each other. The most unusual situation in which I have sent a text message is while taking a shower, I just can’t part with my phone. I would die if I lost it. I used to text all the time during class, but now I have learned to just turn it off because why risk getting in trouble? I think it is very important to text quickly because you can let the person you are text messaging know you haven’t forgotten about them, it allows you to receive text messages faster therefore, you won’t get mad over the fact that, that person is not text messaging you and, it sort of makes you look good. It sort of says people care about you to always text you especially if you are receiving form many people. To improve someone’s text messaging, I think they should stick to IM language like ttyl(talk to you later), cya (see you), brb (be right back) etc… A lot of people know all the IM words therefore; typing is always going to be faster. No, I don’t think text messaging should be a course in school instead of keyboarding, because well it would be cool but its not going to benefit us (I believe). It’s a good skill but for example it may mess you up when you have to write a very formal business form using all the IM words by mistake. I began to have my own cell phone in the fifth grade.
“When you talk, you often blabber. If you text, you think more coherently because you have to make yourself understood.” This quote is very true because you are not worried what you look like talking to that person, you can control what you say because you type a long message on the phone its annoying and it keeps the person waiting which is the worse.
it depends the day but i would say i send between 5 to 10 message a day sometimes less sometimes more. i dont mind texting but i like talking on the phone as well. i think the number of messsages sent each day is excessive when it get to the 50 to a 100. im not part of the thumb tribe cause i prefer calling than texting.The most unusual situation in which i have sent a text was in the pool. i do sometimes text in class when its an emergency. its not really important to text quickly but its better and most usefull because if you type a text like my grandma in 10 min it takes a while.i dont think textin should be taught in school its not that important maybe learn how to use a phone when in elementary that my help so in case of emergency a little kid can call home, or the police or whatever.i agree with the quote but not 100 percent because texting sometimes might be more clear but sometimes it can be missunderstood or miss interpreted and it can be clearify if you tell them face to face.
Freddy :D
I text a lot throughout the day, to different people, but I'm not sure how many times specifically I text. I think that if you text while you are talking to somebody else, or if you are engaged in something else but keep looking at your phone waiting for a text a lot, then I think that is when you passed the limit. I don’t think that I am part of the thumb tribe, because although I text a lot I can keep my mind on other things, and I don’t text that well. I cannot think of a specifically unusual situation that I have texted. In classes, it depends on how interesting the class is. If the class is interesting and I am paying attention then I usually don’t text too much, if at all. If the class is boring, and I have a friend in the class who isn't paying attention either then I text a lot in class. I think that the only way for people to improve their texting speed is to text more. I don’t think that it is really that important to text quickly, because if it was really an emergency than you would just call the person. I think it would be pretty stupid to teach texting in school instead of typing, because typing will get you a lot further in life. For example, for high school and collage essays and applications you need to type them, not text them. I started using a cell phone when I moved to ACS, in 8th grade. I think that the quote is true, that you can get your message across in fewer words, and more coherently, but I also think that when you talk face to face it has more meaning and is more personal.
I send about 3 texts a day. I would say that 10 and above might be excessive, but on the weekend, when trying to organize plans, more texting is in order. No, I am not part of the thumb tribe. I have sent a text while in the bathroom to my friend in Dubai. I do not send texts while in class. It is important to text quickly because sometimes you might be texting while walking where you need to multitask, and you don’t want to do that for long. I would recommend that they would switch to the iPhone, with one of the easiest and fastest texting styles known to phones nowadays. No, typing should be taught, because typing is the future, not texting. I began using a cell phone when I started going out – in sixth grade. The quote is true, but does this mean that texting is better simply because you can think it out more? No, because talking is the most natural form of communication, not to mention the most expressive.
I love texting, but some days I text more than others, but if I had to specify I number I would say maybe around 45 or 50 messages a day. The number of text messages being sent becomes excessive is when it reaches the hundreds. I am indifferent about texting and calling, although I usually tend to text more than call, in some occasions it is best to call in others to text, so I doubt I would be thought of to be part of the thumb tribe. I would say the most unusual situation in which I have sent a text message would probably be while I was in a hot tub of a pool. I don’t text during class often; I tend to only text in class when it's an emergency, or extremely important. I would say how fast you text is important, texting quickly is usually better because then you could receive and send text messages when you first get them, I text rather swiftly and prefer it when people reply to my text messages quickly. I would recommend just texting more often; it makes it easier to remember where all the letters are. Honestly I think typing on computer is probably more important, and now-a-days most of the phones have a keyboard, which makes it easier to text if you know where all the letters are on a computer keyboard. I began using a cell phone in fifth grade. In response to “When you talk, you often blabber. If you text, you think more coherently because you have to make yourself understood in short but logical sentences.” This doesn’t have to be true, many people babble in even in their text messages, so whether face to face or text messaging your line of thought remains the same.
-Leen
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Well, I rarely send text messages in Jordan because I don’t know the keypad that well, but when I was in Korea, I was like the girl in the article. I sent around 100 messages a day. It seems a lot, but it’s no that much because sometimes I send a text message that has one word in it like “yes”. I think sending more than a hundred messages would be excessive. No, I am not part of the thumb tribe because I don’t compete to see who can type the most words accurately in a given time. I only text message because I use it as a method of communication. The most unusual situation which I have sent a text message is while I was running. It wasn’t easy, but I managed to send three. I don’t think I’ve ever text messaged in this school, but I sent a lot when I was in Korea because I memorized my keypad so well that I could text message without looking. I think it is really important to text message quickly, for example while you’re in a conversation with someone face to face it’s really frustrating when the person doesn’t reply quickly. It works the same way with text messaging. If you want to improve your speed, “Practice makes perfect”. Also, you could use abbreviation, instead of typing “never mind” you could just type “nvm”. I think text messaging should be taught at school because it is becoming more widely used these days. I used a cell phone since 4th grade. I agree with the quote based on my personal experience. It gets really frustrating when you typed around 40 words, but you realize the person didn’t get what you said. Therefore, you need to think more coherently when you type.
Aliyah
Well since i just moved to Jordan but back in the U.S
I use to send about more than 100 text messages a day I think over 300 text messages is to excessive but I have probably went over 300 text messages a day I cant really remember. I guess i can consider myself as a thumb tribe but i also like to talk on the phone time to time but depending on the person I might call them. I don’t think I ever had an unusual situation when sending text message. I don’t ever text in class anymore because i dont have anymore to text anymore since most of my friends are back in the states. It is important because it only takes a few seconds to send a message and so your not spending minutes trying to send a message, also if you cant talk at the time you can send a message to that person without having to call them. If someone wanted to improve there texting speed they need to start texting more and try to remember the keyboard without looking; which is what I usually do. No because keyboarding is more important because when apply a job you need to know how to type and when people send text messages they tend to use sland, and a key board is much bigger then a phone key board. The quotation mean like when your talking on the phone you just talk about random stuff and most likely to ask the same question over again if the conversation is boring, and its true when you texting someone you think about what your going to say to them before sending it but I think talking on the phone wouldn’t hurt
After I read the article I was surprise, texting 500 message a day that’s almost 10jd per day. In my daily life, at max I text about 0-5 times a day, but I think sending more than 20 is more than enough. If the thumb tribe exist, I don’t think I’m one of them, I’m more of a finger tribe because I’m a pretty fast typer. Also once, some creepy guy *probably prank texting* texted me saying “hey sexy wana go out?” and I replied with “I’m actually a 68 year old unemployed male, do you still want to date me?” that was probably the weirdest text message I’ve ever send in my life.To tell you the truth I’ve never once send a text message while class because I cant type without looking at the numbers, and the message can probably wait, if the text cant wait they why doesn’t the sender just call me instead of sending text messages.Texting is something everyone is required to know, but speed is unnecessary.No, people usually only text for personal matters while on computers its usually for research, or other personal matters.
This is my first year that I got a cell phone, I just got it at the beginning of the year.
Lastly I would like to agree with the quote, I would rather sit in front of my laptop and chat with my friends than talking to them. For me it feels more comfortable.
I send about 20 more text messages a day. I personally think 70 or more messages a day is excessive for a daily amount of text messages. Yes, I am part of the thumb tribe because I feel its way easier, and faster to text than call, even though i prefer face to face conversations. The most unusual situation in which I have sent a text message was while I was taking a shower, it was so important for me to text back in that time. While I am in classes I don’t send that much, because it’s a distraction I even if it was a emergency, I will text them back later in break, or lunch. How important is to text fast, is texting quickly I expect people to reply quickly so I always text the fastest I can, it's for saving time, and to get into the idea. I would recommend people who want to improve their texting speed are to just to practice 5mins every day. I think texting shouldn’t be taught in school, because its nothing that deals with education I think texting is a way of distraction to people. I began using a cell phone in grade 2. I really like that quote, and I agree with it because sometimes on the phone it will be awkward and you have nothing to say, so you just say anything pointless. But with texting, you save time, money, and get great ideas because you think more accurately, because you feel safe for having as much time to respond and plan a good comeback.
-Ayaa
I send 20 text messages a day on average. I personally don’t like texting as much so I call much more for long period of times. In my opinion I think when texting reaches the range from 85-100, it has become excessive. I am not a part of the thumb tribe but when I do text it’s quick and thorough. The most unusual situation in which I was texting was when I had fights with my friends. I hate talking out a fight on text because it’s like leaving out all emotions in a way, which I don’t like. I don’t text in class but occasionally when I need to urgently inform my mom of something I will text her. I think it’s important to text quickly so it doesn’t consume your time. My recommendation to people who want to improve their texting speed is to text more often, because practice makes perfect. No, texting should not be taught in school instead of keyboarding because texting people isn’t a life changing thing you must be able to do. If you can’t text you can always call. My first cell phone was in seventh grade but even then it was used only for emergencies so I didn’t carry it around much. I agree with the quote because usually when you text you recheck it and edit it to make sure its to the point and simple to read.
I send from 5 text messages to 10 messages per day. The number varies each day. If I send more than 15, I would say that that is excessive and just pointless. (I usually would get bored after 3 messages and just call the person if I had the opportunity, but if I don’t I just stay bored and have to keep sending them till the conversation is over.) So because of that, you could probably uses that I’m not a part of the thumb tribe. The most unusual situation in which I have sent a text message was when I was on the airplane. They had a built in signal so you could can and send messages from aboard using your own phone! On occasion, in certain special situations, I send messages is class. It is very important to text quickly because if you are in danger, you need to type fast. To improve their text speed, they have to practice every day in order to be faster and more accurate. Texting should be taught at school, but not instead of typing, on the side. I began using a cell phone when I was in fourth grade. Yeah I think that when I send messages I would not blabber and I would be more accurate.
I text 10 two 20 times a day. excessive messaging has to get over 200. I am not in the thumb tribe. I have not been in the particular situation. i don't text in class unless Im in art and if it is really boring. It is not important to be able to text fast the only importance is that the receive gets the message and can understand it. No texting should not be taught instead it should be taught with keyboarding. i got my first phone last year. I only talk on the phone when i need to, I don't babble
I send about 3-4 messages everyday. I consider the number of text messages being sent each day to be excessive when I send about 15 messages in a day. I’m not a part of the thumb tribe. The most unusual situation in which I have sent a text message is when I’m bored. During classes I usually send messages maybe about one message in a week. It’s important to text quickly because it usually take some time from the company do deliver the message. I would recommend people to practice typing on the computer to improve their typing skills. I don’t think that texting is important enough to be taught in schools. I began to use phones in forth grade, this is when I owned one. My response to the quote is that I agree with it because when you text someone you try to get to your point in an easier way.
I do not text that much, but I might send out an average of 3 text a day. More than 20 texts a day is a lot of texting. No I am defiantly not part of the thumb tribe, I hate texting. The most unusual situation is when you have a fight with my friend through texting. It is kind of important to text quickly because it would not take up as much time. I would recommend texting more often if you want to be faster, practice makes perfect. Definitely not, keyboarding is way more important than texting because all the homework is taught through the computer these days. I began using a cell phone n the 7th grade. Its true that u blabber, but anyone can say that talking is way easier than moving your thumbs that much.
By Mayce
I send about 3-5 texts a day and im fine with that. When it gets over 15-20 texts messages I find that it is too excessive because you send a message and waste money. You could have called each other and have a faster chat than a text message. I am not part of the thumb tribe because I wouldn't call myself a text-a-holic or something. I text to inform not to for fun. The most unusual situation when I sent a text message is when I had to inform my mom that I had to stay afterschool but that is when I was still in school. I only send like..... 3-5 texts each month in a class. I mean it is only to tell my parents what I have to do or to tell a friend something. Its not how fast you can do it but how you use it is my motto for this question. I mean if you text fast thats great but slow people nee dot improve but not improve like you were on steroids. I wouldnt recomend to improve texting speed only if it is neccesary but trying to text soooooo many characters in one second is not a thing I would recomend to do. Keyboarding is more important than texting, you use the keyboard to ype your essay or project or whatever assignment you got but you don't do homework on your phone so keyboarding is more important. I began using a cell phone in 2003 but it was an emergency phone and i didnt really use it. I only used it probably 5 times in my life but only for the games. =P. But I texted much faster on a newer phone in 2009.
“When you talk, you often blabber. If you text, you think more coherently because you have to make yourself understood in short but logical sentences.”
I think it depends, because if you really need to say somehting immedialtey just call him/her. But if it is more like a un formal talk. But if you text you get too used to using the text language like abreviated words and smileys. So you would incorperate it in your daily life probably. But typing makes your brain think more because you have to transmit the information to your hand and you see what you type so you capture that information back to your brain. Talking is that it only comes out but texting is using your brain to process good sentences and stuff.
-Jona =D
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