Young people hate phone calls. A recent poll found 23% of people under 35 NEVER answer the phone. So if you're calling them, you better have a good reason.
2,000 people were asked to name the most acceptable reasons for calling someone instead of texting in 2024. Here they are . . .
1. For a general chat. So, you just want to catch up, and you know they're not working. But if they're under 35, you still might want to text first.
2. To inform someone of a DEATH. Still the type of news most of us don't want to get via text.
3. To show support when someone's going through a tough time.
4. To wish them a happy birthday. (And this is why my birthday is the WORST day of the year.)
5. When you're running late. Like you're driving and can't text, or you want to make sure they don't miss your text.
6. To book things, like a hotel or restaurant reservation.
7. To announce positive news. Like, "We're pregnant!"
8. Calling in sick to work.
9. When you're lost or trying to find someone. Like if you're out somewhere trying to meet up.
10. To share a negative health update.
The poll found the average adult in 2024 only spends five-and-a-half minutes a day on the phone now. But if you're young, it's more like zero.
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