Do you like chatting on the phone?

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chatting doesn't exist in my life i or talk important talk or i just don't talk.
i would only use a chat service to "talk" if the person is too far of a distance to talk to.

I have a phone. It has been on Do Not Disturb for six years.

Chatting on the phone with people that won't understand me????

No

Chatting with relatives or anyone else I know....

Probably yes.

No, I hate it. My parents put a phone in my room but I quickly disconnected it because the ringing is shrill and hurts my ears. In addition, the only ways I can really feel comfortable communicating are via direct human interaction and email, and occasionally other forms of internet chat and through writing. I've never enjoyed talking on the phone, and I like to have other people talk on the phone for me because it really annoys me. I don't like talking on the phone because it gives me anxiety and I become more shy and uncomfortable. Also, it's hard to understand when to and when not to speak on the phone, and since I already have enough problems with interruption or lack of response in face-to-face, phones only heighten the problem. My parents bought me a cell phone a few years ago and I never use it and I constantly ask them if I can get rid of it, but sadly I have to keep it in case of an emergency. I also don't understand the appeal of texting, because you can only write very brief messages and nobody uses proper spelling. Now that I come to think about it, email is my favorite by far.

Is this the right forum?

Also, depends on the circumstances.

No way!! I'll only talk on the phone to family members or select friends!

No, I hate it.
I give my number out to very few people.
And my cell phone only goes with me if I'm driving a moderate to long distance.

Phone?! No, nope, never. That's what the internet is for!

I think I have used the phone a dozen times in the past 18 years... three to call 911, the others in lesser emergency/no-choice type settings.

Telephones are depressing.

There's something not right about talking down the phone, it is an irritating feeling and something which has always made me feel very anxious! I often get mad talking down the phone, I also hate the sound of the phone ringing.

This is probably extremely unusual for someone with Asperger's, but I prefer chatting with people face-to-face than on a phone or online, usually just one person over a cup of tea. Maybe I just don't like technology much except for video games and YouTube.

Depends who I'm chatting to. Generally I prefer text or e-mail.

Chatting on the phone feels like a waste of time. People who seem too lazy (or indifferent) to see me complete their "social duty" by calling up.

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I don't like chatting on the phone & I much rather text messaging or Yahoo messenger unless it's with a romantic partner; then I'd like to hear her voice & laugh so I voted for No