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Jan 9, 2010 4:21 PM CSTAre phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts

Are phone call's better than letter's...?(Vote Below)

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yes
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no
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Folk's, I'm thinking about the tree's..I've ream's of paper ball's in front of me..
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Jan 9, 2010 4:33 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
goodfriend
goodfriendgoodfriendglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK2 Threads 2,573 Posts
I prefer phone calls Phoenix..wave
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Jan 9, 2010 4:48 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
JAN_is
JAN_isJAN_isMurcia city centre, Murcia Spain109 Threads 3,849 Posts
Phoenix: Folk's, I'm thinking about the tree's..I've ream's of paper ball's in front of me..


It depends. Sometimes it´s easy to ignore the call or put the phone down on someone if you don´t want to speak to them. A letter cannot be ignored, it´s usually read, even if only out of curiosity before it´s thrown away. However, if it´s read it may provoke food for thought and perhaps a change of heart.

This is my opinion based on two people having had a disagreement of sorts, if this is not what you´re talking about, then I would rather receive a call from someone I´d not seen for some time....a different scenario.

It takes more effort to write a nice letter than picking up the phone, a plus in my book.
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Jan 9, 2010 4:52 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
JAN_is: It depends. Sometimes it´s easy to ignore the call or put the phone down on someone if you don´t want to speak to them.

Is that a scouse thingy..or a woman thingy??? I'll get back to the rest of your post..
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Jan 9, 2010 5:04 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix: Folk's, I'm thinking about the tree's..I've ream's of paper ball's in front of me..
i think phone calls myself grin
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Jan 9, 2010 5:20 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
JAN_is
JAN_isJAN_isMurcia city centre, Murcia Spain109 Threads 3,849 Posts
Phoenix: Is that a scouse thingy..or a woman thingy??? I'll get back to the rest of your post..


Well I seem to be out-voted by the other women who have responded so perhaps it is a scouse thing. dunno

I thought it was a woman thing though. confused
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Jan 9, 2010 6:03 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
JAN_is: Well I seem to be out-voted by the other women who have responded so perhaps it is a scouse thing.

I thought it was a woman thing though.


On re-reading your post, I reckon it's in between..'a scouse woman thingy'.

Letter's..sent special D or by hand???
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Jan 9, 2010 6:15 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
JAN_is
JAN_isJAN_isMurcia city centre, Murcia Spain109 Threads 3,849 Posts
Phoenix: On re-reading your post, I reckon it's in between..'a scouse woman thingy'.

Letter's..sent special D or by hand???


By hand, if possible, would be very romantic, but if the recipient is not of welcoming mood at present, then special delivery is fine. Maybe accompanied with, or followed by a bouquet of flowers?

Not roses though, that´s too predictable. laugh

Not carnations either, they signify death. blues

You poor men do have to make difficult decisions for your tiny brains. I feel for you, honestly. rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 9, 2010 6:19 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
felineeyes
felineeyesfelineeyesormskirk, Lancashire, England UK26 Posts
Phoenix: On re-reading your post, I reckon it's in between..'a scouse woman thingy'.

Letter's..sent special D or by hand???


IMO i think niether.... If she doesn't want to know you... Pick your lip up and get over it!! Life is far too short!head banger
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Jan 9, 2010 6:24 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
felineeyes: IMO i think niether.... If she doesn't want to know you... Pick your lip up and get over it!! Life is far too short!


I never said there wasn't lines of communication...I asked on this thread 'Are phone call's better than letter's'...
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Jan 9, 2010 11:18 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Heather2212
Heather2212Heather2212Knoxville, Tennessee USA19 Threads 20 Polls 47 Posts
I think phone calls are great!! I mean, sometimes a letter is easier bc you don't have to be nervous, or none of that crap. But where is the fun/challenge in that?
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Jan 9, 2010 11:47 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Donau
DonauDonauAttika, Attica Greece5 Threads 283 Posts
I think its a matter of time and mood. Sometimes we want to tell somebody spontanioulsly and fast whats on our mind, than we make a phone call. Othertimes we want to have the possibility to think things over and to be more carefull what we say and how we say it-well we wirte a letter.Since I am a person who acts usually spontanious, I prefer the phone.
Have a nice sunday!teddybear
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Jan 10, 2010 12:58 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
JAN_is: It depends. Sometimes it´s easy to ignore the call or put the phone down on someone if you don´t want to speak to them. A letter cannot be ignored, it´s usually read, even if only out of curiosity before it´s thrown away. However, if it´s read it may provoke food for thought and perhaps a change of heart.

This is my opinion based on two people having had a disagreement of sorts, if this is not what you´re talking about, then I would rather receive a call from someone I´d not seen for some time....a different scenario.

It takes more effort to write a nice letter than picking up the phone, a plus in my book.


I agree.

It's a matter of trying not to panic in one sense because 'timing is everything' and it takes time for snail mail to get to its destination.

A hand-written letter does mean a lot to me and to many other people too.

My last ex wife always has in her possession a letter my father wrote to her telling her what he thought of her (he liked to pat her bottom affectinately) and that how he thought she was good for his most beloved of all sons - me!

She cried on the telephone the other day because she was thinking of him and would have like to have shown her respects at his funeral.

It takes more time to write a real letter than an email one; plus you can enclose a photograph of your bottom to make the other person smile.

Smiling often helps. Making the other person smile is a plus point in my humble opinion. You can always shout and spit at each other when you get back together again.
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Jan 10, 2010 4:08 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
fizzy
fizzyfizzyPerth, Western Australia Australia39 Posts
I think it depends on who it's from. If it's from someone special, maybe someone you're in love with, then a letter would be better, because it's something you can keep. I love keeping things from people who mean a lot to me. purple heart
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Jan 10, 2010 4:34 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
JAN_is:


You poor men do have to make difficult decisions for your tiny brains.


You lot love watchnig men squirm...
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Jan 12, 2010 2:13 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
RobertC2: I agree.

It's a matter of trying not to panic in one sense because 'timing is everything' and it takes time for snail mail to get to its destination.

A hand-written letter does mean a lot to me and to many other people too; plus you can enclose a photograph of your bottom to make the other person smile.

Smiling often helps. Making the other person smile is a plus point in my humble opinion. You can always shout and spit at each other when you get back together again.


It's finished....


Bobert a big cheeky smile...?
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Jan 12, 2010 5:44 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Maisie
MaisieMaisielarnaca, Larnaca Cyprus4 Threads 616 Posts
It depends what you want to say. Sometimes on the phone the chat takes a different direction and you don't get round to saying what's on your mind, or the other person says something and suddenly you don't have the opportunity.

With a letter you can put down exactly what you want to say without distractions and take time to word things so you get your point across. Also, depending on the content of the letter, it is nice to keep and re-read over time.
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Jan 12, 2010 8:23 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
noncheater99
noncheater99noncheater99Norrköping, Ostergotland Sweden9 Threads 38 Posts
Talking is the best if it is personally and you like to talk. If you do not writing is best. You should feel comfortable in doing what is best for you. I do not write that well so talking is a way for a real picture of me


In business
A letter for me is better when writing to a company because many times they do not hold their word . I am in Sweden now. I wonder what other countries and experience ? I must say I had some business contact by phone which turned
out well but many which were important did not hold their word. It was bad for their company reputation. When I work for a company I know that I am representing them and I treat people like I want to be treated. I once worked in a company and I was a teenage someone just came in yelling at me they were amazed and apologized when I stayed calm and helped them. I explained I knew they were really yelling at the company. I always hold my calm not perfect I walk away if they are using bad language . I believe you have show by example.
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Jan 12, 2010 1:27 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
Maisie: It depends what you want to say. Sometimes on the phone the chat takes a different direction and you don't get round to saying what's on your mind, or the other person says something and suddenly you don't have the opportunity.

With a letter you can put down exactly what you want to say without distractions and take time to word things so you get your point across. Also, depending on the content of the letter, it is nice to keep and re-read over time.


Hi masie,

I kinda agree with youthumbs up
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Jan 13, 2010 1:33 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
smoky
smokysmokyUnterland, Zurich Switzerland266 Threads 6 Polls 9,412 Posts
A handwritten letter is something special, in my opinion. You get all the details, and can sit in the sun or some comfy place and enjoy it, and re-read it.

On the other hand, a phone call can be nice to hear the persons voice ..... but also distracting, and hurried (depending on the rate you or they are paying) ... and one forgets things, and get interrupted.

Oh plus ... if the writer turns out famous you can auction their letter for mega-bucks when you find your pension is not enough to keep you in the style you imagined.... hahahaa!
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Jan 13, 2010 5:59 PM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
luvs2travel
luvs2travelluvs2travelLos Angeles, California USA20 Posts
Nooooooooooo, no phone calls.

For myself, I always get too emotional and then end up saying the wrong thing. And you cannot edit a conversation.

You can be more explicit putting things in writing and explain yourself.

If a conversation goes wrong it will be very difficult to repair the damage.
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Jan 14, 2010 2:27 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
gentlerosey
gentleroseygentleroseypadova, Veneto Italy1 Posts
Phoenix: Hi masie,

I kinda agree with you

me tooapplause
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Jan 18, 2010 6:48 AM CST Are phone call's better than letter's...?
Phoenix
PhoenixPhoenixparis, Ile-de-France France89 Threads 23 Polls 2,325 Posts
Phone call's are good........very good in factyay yay yay
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