5 November 2022, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Evening Slot, INDIA

5 November 2022, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Evening Slot, INDIA

Q. People nowadays send text messages more frequently than they talk on the phone. What are the reasons for this trend? Do the advantages of texting outweigh the disadvantages?

There is no doubt that text messages are more trendier now than the phone calls. The fast paced lifestyle is one of the main reasons for this development. Personally, I think that the drawbacks of texting overweigh the benefits.

First and foremost, the reason for the popularity of text messages is the changing culture. These days people lead fast paced lives and they don't have much time for calls and prefer to work asynchronously. Text messages are more popular because they are less formal. You can do something else while texting. You can use very informal language. Also, the recipient can decide if they want to reply or not. Also, text messages are less aggressive. You just leave a message there, hoping someone will reply. If they answer, fine. If they don't respond, that's okay too. The call, on the other hand, is immediate. You must respond immediately. Also, text messages are more convenient when you want to hide your emotions. If you get angry and call, the listener can immediately understand it. Text messages does not reveal about your state of mind.

There are two prominent drawbacks to this trend. Firstly, it is difficult to understand the tone of the sender through text messages and which sometimes leads to misunderstanding. To illustrate, there have been instances in our daily lives when we text and end up in a rift because of misconceptions that arise from texting. The personal connect that is best established only through calls is also missing when it comes to sending text messages. It has been proved that listening to the voice of loved ones generates a positive emotions which unfortunately cannot be felt while typing.

To conclude, communicating through written messages is now more popular than calling due to time constraints and a more self-centered culture. But this does more harm than good, as it leads to more misinterpretations and loss of personal relationships and intimacy.

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