When it's ok to Text Message

Since Text Messaging is like mine and ME's new favorite thing, I have to go over some text message etiquette that I've learned in, like, you know, the last week. Why is it good to text message?

1) Text messaging is less intrusive. Instead of a ring, you get just a beep on your phone. If the person you're messaging is in a meeting or a public place, or sleeping, a text message is far less obnoxious that the steps needed to leave a voice message (i.e. a ringing phone).

2) Text messaging is more private. If you want to text message someone about the wacky green mohawked guy on the subway across from you, you don't want to do that out loud.

3) Text messaging DOES take longer, unless you're really swift of key. However, if you have a limited signal, that won't "hold out" long enough for a voice message (or will only deliver a very static-y voice message), text messaging is a good substitute. Like when ME was at the beach the other day and kept getting cut off from me. This is one of the best uses of text messaging, frankly.

4) It's great for bars where you can't hear the other person, "What?! Where are you?!" Text message him/her saying "I'm in front of Wet Willie's."

So, for those of you who have been making fun of me for using Text messaging, it really does have a place in our society. I hope I've made you all more aware.

What's up with no one leaving any comments on my blog post from Sunday? Is it too long to read? I'm offended.