Comments on: I don’t like to talk on the phone

By: Brenton Trostle

Brenton Trostle — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:58:44 +0000

Crap. I had plans to cover this same topic next week. Why are all the good topics always taken before I write about them?

By: val

val — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:25:23 +0000

I Thought I was odd or shy to dislike the phone to spend time with someone.
I have lots relationships because they push me.
I try to meet their request to have begged phone skills.
but I usually draw the line when they push their values on me.

I tell them I will make plans; but not chat.
If people don’t honor the different styles we have, isn’t that the same as a personal problem?
We are just out numbered.

By: Saturday's Child

Saturday's Child — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:32:07 +0000

Ever since I was young, I NEVER liked talking on the phone and I won’t unless I have to. That dislike continues till now. I used to think there was something wrong with me because most of the people I know like talking on the phone. I’d wonder then how come I’m not like them…But that was when I was a little girl. Now I understand it’s all part of who we are and our own personal preferences. I have friends who can yak for hours and I always end up being the listener because they never give me a chance to talk, not that I have much to add. Plus, I get tired and bored during long phone conversation. I realised they can drain out quite a lot of my energy. Also, long, meaningless phone convos are a total waste of time. I’d rather have face-to-face conversations. Text messages are fine, too, but phone calls are just a turn off of me =(

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:12:22 +0000

I definitely googled “dislike talking on the phone” to see if I was just being weird, and am relieved that so many other people have the same dislike. When I’m having a conversation with someone via text, e-mail, or in person, I am focused on that conversation. But with the phone I get distracted by the tv, the internet, my cat, etc. It’s hard to pay attention. And I HATE personal conversations on the phone. I feel that those are best suited for a face to face environment. So a phone call to me should just be to make plans, clarify something, or any other quick convo. I feel bad because my boyfriend likes to talk on the phone (we live an hour away from each other and are both pretty busy so it can be hard to see each other consistently) and even though I miss him and everything, I just can’t stand it. Now that I know I’m not alone it gives me peace of mind.

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:06:14 +0000

I despise talking on the phone. Totally hate it. It doesn’t matter the purpose, it’s not for me. Wouldn’t we institutionalize someone who held a piece of plastic to their head talking into it nonstop? Probably not, certainly not, but maybe we should.

By: Desiree

Desiree — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:22:50 +0000

Wow, I honestly thought I was the only one that had this problem. It is such a relief to read your blog. I feel like now I can admit to my friends that I simply do not like chatting on the phone and I can have a valid reason to back it up. Thank you!

By: Christie

Christie — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:15:42 +0000

How great to find others who also hate to talk on the phone. I find it invasive – when it rings, no matter what you’re doing you’re supposed to answer. I really don’t like that. Email is so much nicer, you can respond when it’s convenient, if you send to someone else they don’t have to stop what they are doing. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one with phone issues.

By: Istvan

Istvan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:21:53 +0000

I hate to talk on the phone, but only if its something official like when I have to pay my bill, calling the bank, asking about a job. I just get so nervous, even my voice is different, sometimes I even notice its kind of hard to breathe. And of course I get confused, I forget the questions.
Now what I do is write it down and just read it to the person. But that is not normal. I don’t what to do.
Though whith my family or friends I have no problem talking to.

By: Jennifer Frank

Jennifer Frank — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:26:37 +0000

I don’t mind talking to my friends and family on the telephone, but I have had the worst experience with phone interviews. I either cut the interviewer off or they cut me off. Besides cell phones are not reliable…my phone died during a phone interview!

By: Ana from Colorado

Ana from Colorado — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:10:14 +0000

Kudos!! I dislike talking on the phone for 50 reasons.Some of which you mentioned but my top 2 rerasons are:1) I am in the Telecommunications field(-aka- call center job) so after hearing people talk all around me non-stop for 8+ hrs and hearing the pitch of tiny telephone voices all day I have nothing left to say or hear via a phone line.2)I am a selfish phone person. I only want to talk long enough to say what I have to say or hear what interests me as a result of reason 1.

By: apsara

apsara — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:15:23 +0000

I hate talking on the phone for more than 10-15 mins. I feel it’s a big waste of time..I wud rather something else..Sometime I used to wonder if I am a person who does not want to socialize..i have even thought at times if something is wrong with me..I still do not know..but I hate to talk on the phone even with my boyfriend and my girfriend whom I love a lot. I am scared sometimes if I will loose my boyfriend because of this.

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By: Teena in Toronto

Teena in Toronto — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:43:03 +0000

I rarely answer the phone … thank goodness for call display!

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