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The facts
- Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful telephone call on March 10, 1876, telling his assistant, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you." Wikipedia
- The first text message was sent on December 3, 1992, when engineer Neil Papworth typed "Merry Christmas" from a computer to a phone on the Vodafone network. Wikipedia
- Telephone phobia is the name for a strong reluctance or fear of making or taking phone calls. Wikipedia
Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.
Why people are split
Callers say five minutes on the phone beats an hour of back and forth, and you can hear what someone really means. Texters like answering on their own time, and to them a surprise call feels like an emergency.
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FAQ
Why don't younger people answer phone calls?
Many grew up texting first, and an unplanned call can feel intrusive. A lot of people prefer a quick text asking if now is a good time.
Is it rude to call without texting first?
It depends on who you ask, which is exactly why this poll exists.
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