In Defense of Calling

Research shows that hearing each other’s voices leads to meaningful connections. So why do we default to texting?

Fear of awkwardness is one reason, according to Kumar & Epley in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.

But a call is also a commitment—to the time it takes to have a reasonably equal exchange and exit gracefully. To taking in information not just when you have time to read it, but on someone else’s terms. To giving more of your precious attention.

The phone seems like the least we can do for the people we love, yet I am as guilty as anyone of avoiding it.

Is it insane to move my messaging app to Page 2? I am going to find out…