Opinion Piece Precis #3: "Call Me!" by Joel Stein

Joel Stein's 2010 essay explains the lack of interest we have today in talking on the phone. Now a days many people don't like having to sit there with a phone up to their ear and pay close attention to what they have to say, they'd rather text or email because it can be done on their on time. Stein even admits when he's on the phone with someone and its their turn to talks he accomplishes some tasks in the mean while like washing dishes, look at new sites, and even files reciepts. But when Stein is talking, he expects his listener to be fully alret and attentive to what he has to say. These days people are to busy to just sit there and have a full blown conversation because they always have more important things to do, either that or they're just not interested in talking to that particular individual. One of Stein's friends says the inventions that were once wished upon when they were younger suck now, flying cars will block the light and moving sidewalks will make her hate fat people EVEN more. Stein even believes being on Skype (video chat) is rediculous because not only do you have to talk to that person but you also have to sit there and listen because they are watching your every move.

Application Question: Why would you rather text/email someone or than talk to that person on the phone? Or do you prefer talking than texting/emailing?

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1952314,00.html