On the net?





Some people can't "talk". They find it hard to communicate. Do you think this is why the org, for instance, is a "cool" place to hang? Because you can express yourself and THINGs about yourself that you couldn't or can't express in the real?

i don't like talking on the phone at all. it's really hard for me to express myself because all i have is my voice and i have to figure out what to say RIGHT THERE and RIGHT THEN.

as i'm writing this right now, i can take as long as i want to figure out the right words. i'm at my most expressive when people let me write how i feel, but i know that's not realistic...just preferable.

i do like talking in person. i can use body language, facial expressions, all kinds of things to get my point across. and it's easier to have a quiet pause in an in-person conversation than it is to endure a pause on the phone. it's really awkward and stressy.

i can use the phone at work when it's business, but it's not like i'm baring my soul to anyone or sharing my personal thoughts or opinions. i'm talking about very black and white business stuff, and while it's not "fun", it's tolerable.

i'm sick as a dog this morning (yes, STILL) and my mom called and talked my ear off for half an hour. she's a phone-a-holic. i think it would hurt her feelings if i told her i didn't enjoy my talks with her, so i just endure it.

LOL @ yer mom, anx... how cute.

.. wrong forum


Can somebody please move this to GD .. I would move it myself if I could but I can't...

My black magic wand is not working today, neither is my broom

Anx said:

You do just fine on the phone...even when you're drugged.

GangstaFam said:

That's probably thanks to the lovely dish of xanax i keep next to the phone. I nibble on them like velamints while I'm being reached out and touched.

Rebeccas said:

Hello?? I'm right here



Can somebody move this please

hello everybody

Typing means u can have legal proof of what u want 2 say - if u just say it then other ppl go talk about it & start roumors & the stupid canadians fill it all up with so much BS

Moving to GD

[**poof**]

luv4u said:

Thanx Luv4me . .. I mean, Luv4u

twister6 said:

Who cares what others say? .. they are ONLY people



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Rebeccas said:

People with powerful lawyers

In certain contexts, it can be much easier for me to type out what I want to say. There are things that I sometimes have a really hard time talking about, and much prefer to type it all out.

I don't have a problem talking, really. I can be quite social. But I tend to choose my words carefully, and when it's something that's quite important to me, I worry it won't come out the way it want to, or I get too shy, or I just hoenestly shut down. My mind goes blank and I have nothing to say. That's when writing works better.

On the other hand, I HATE when people email when a simple phone call will suffice. This is more in a work context, but I often find myself responding to emails with a phone call or even walk over and talk to the person. I think we've become too impersonal in the workplace. And often a quick conversation is much more time efficient.

GaryTheNoTrashCougar said:

and a few other tricks up their sleeves

Anx said:

I'm not that scary, am I?

I am.. .. Scary, that is

GangstaFam said:

no. not at all. if i am not in a phone talking mood, i would let you know. in general, i really dislike chatting on the phone.

Anx said:

I know how you dislike them Babs, I know how you dislike them.

The only person I can talk with on the phone is my sister. And probably only because she does most of the talking and I the laughing




. But I like messenger. It's fun and funny. The little icons and all
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It's much easier to type than talk for me.

for me i like both. I think talking in person is better than talking on the phone though, but my down side is when the phone conversation or the "live" conversation is over, i find myself thinking of more things that i should have said to express myself better...which is where writing comes in.

Sometimes i have so much to say that writing it would take about 10 to 20 pages. Which is where talking is better....but thats just me.

Im pretty crap at talking really. I've never really thought about it, Im not shy or anything, but a lot of the time I just cant find the words. Whether its a nerve racking thing (much worse) or just an answer to a question in class, or talking to my friends (not so bad). Ive always been better on paper, any kind of writing. For some reason i just dont forget the words like I do in speech. I would probably find it quite difficult to say what Im typing here, just off the cuff, but it's not like Im taking my time over it or anything.

As far as things that are easier to talk about online, I think its an escape, and yes, it is easier. I cna tell people on here a problem, and know Ill get a couple of and and it doesnt affect anything, they wont meet me for lunch and ask me outright how its going, or tell my friends, or judge me. When you just need to get something out of your system and feel a bit of comfort, "talking" on here is perfect.

typo edit
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This is fun

When ppl talk on the phone it's usually about ppl u know & run in2 on an everyday basis

Good time, wrong bitches

NO! I am this way all the time and Prince is AFRAID of SCENES! He CANNOT TAKE if I CRIED or SMASHED a GLASS in PUBLic. Ya gotta be FALSE and SMILING as HOLLYWEIRD is FALSE and FAKE and all in PUBLIC at TIMES. If he and I were having a fight I would NOT SMILE! I Would NOT HIDE my EMOTIONS. I am REAL... I HATE PHONIES! I am INTO being a REAL PERSON EMOTIONALLY and NOT FALSE!

SOrry, I cant type or talk now.

whatta dork