Do you like talking on the phone?

[Saph]

idk why but I hate talking on the phone :laugh: especially my mobile (and if its an unknown number) my heart starts racing when I hear it ring so I have to put it on silent now

[Jordan.]

I can't even ring up a takeaway, I always order online http://www.breatheheavy.com/exhale/public/style_emoticons/default/***********

[Saph]

same

[HD]

I don't even ring for taxis, I app it.

I can't stand people in general, so speaking to them on the phone horrifies me :laugh:

[Saph]

I'm fine in person, its just the phone I hate :laugh:

[Jessica.]

I can't even ring up a takeaway, I always order online http://www.breatheheavy.com/exhale/public/style_emoticons/default/***********

Me too. :joker:

[King Gizzard]

Hate it, I've been putting off calling up about some open day for a week now because of it Lol never know what to say and always think the other person is going to be rude

At least if you talk to someone in person you can easily make up for a mistake through facial expression and stuff but it is an unknown battlefield with phone calls

[michael21]

there have this new thing called text :joker:

[lostalex]

i love it. wanna call me? PM me, and i'll give you my number.

[Mystic Mock]

I feel really awkward on the Phone, I like my conversations done in other ways.

[Samm]

I text more

[Saph]

there have this new thing called text :joker:

not here for your attitude
http://cdn.thisisbigbrother.com/customavatars/avatar11610_165.gif

[Jake.]

nono, hate my voice as it is

[Redway]

Hate it, I've been putting off calling up about some open day for a week now because of it Lol never know what to say and always think the other person is going to be rude

At least if you talk to someone in person you can easily make up for a mistake through facial expression and stuff but it is an unknown battlefield with phone calls

Funnily enough I actually see the latter as a positive (the eye contact/body language and that). Least you can get away with rolling your eyes and all that.

[Tom4784]

**** no.

[Kazanne]

I hate phones,landlines and mobiles,I hate their sounds, I hate talking to people on them and most of all they always ring when you don't want them to.

[T*]

Hate it

[Benjamin]

I despise my mobile phone

[Kate!]

I'd much rather text/message than speak.

[sooty]

No, I rather email or text.

[Firewire]

I normally don't have a problem answering the phone, I wouldn't ignore it. However, if I have to phone a company with a query, I find that difficult. I would get my dad to phone for me. Interestingly, I work at a call centre and have no problem talking on the phone when at work (possibly because I am paid to do so).

[Sophiee]

it seems I'm in the minority who don't mind it :shrug:.

[Shaun]

I'm fine with it, but I always start walking around the house aimlessly whenever I'm on the phone.

[Z]

I hate it, I get really nervous, sweaty palms etc. It's weird though, for a year I worked in a call centre, my job was to answer phones and it doesn't bother me, but when somebody calls my mobile I panic and don't answer. Bizarre.

[Josy]

If it's one of my family or friends then I could talk for hours on the phone, if it's not someone I know then I don't really like it but do it if I have to.

Most of the time if I don't know the callers number I just rubber ear it and let the answer phone pick it up though.

I would much rather speak on the phone than text, waiting on a text reply really does my head in especially if you send a long text to someone and they reply about 5 hours later saying 'ok'

[Marcus.]

I like talk on my phone

[Marsh.]

I used to always get nervous when I first got a job in an office.

I think it was more talking on the phone with half the office watching and listening. :laugh:
When I was asked to make a few calls I'd go to the toilet to try and calm down a bit first because my heart would be racing. Lol

But I'm much better now. :D Customers ranting down the phone whilst you frantically try to track down information on a computer that just won't do what you want it to gives good experience.

[joeysteele]

I enjoy talking on my phone when I have the time to, I find with texting I would only use that to say when I was likely arriving somewhere or that I was busy and would call the person back.
I am in the main a face to face person however and love talking to people in person.

[Z]

Yeah I think that's what bothers me the most about phone calls, people listening in and judging me because I'm aware that I'm a bit nervous on the phone so knowing people are listening only makes it worse. It's surprisingly common I've found... I wonder why? Is it a modern phenomenon to be scared of the phone or have people always been scared of the phone since it came into wide usage?

[Saph]

I like talk on my phone

http://cdn.thisisbigbrother.com/customavatars/avatar64932_113.gif

[Marsh.]

Yeah I think that's what bothers me the most about phone calls, people listening in and judging me because I'm aware that I'm a bit nervous on the phone so knowing people are listening only makes it worse. It's surprisingly common I've found... I wonder why? Is it a modern phenomenon to be scared of the phone or have people always been scared of the phone since it came into wide usage?

I remember reading some interesting article about the rise and development in technology being responsible for increased anxieties and fears.

Our bodies are designed to naturally react to certain noises and in certain situations and suddenly all these gadgets, artificial noises/objects, hustle and bustle, busy roads and everything that comes with modern life can stress us and confuse our brains without realising it and we develop all kinds of irrational fears and disorders. And how we find it harder to disconnect from it all.

I've tried to find the link with no luck. :laugh:

[Z]

I remember reading some interesting article about the rise and development in technology being responsible for increased anxieties and fears.

Our bodies are designed to naturally react to certain noises and in certain situations and suddenly all these gadgets, artificial noises/objects, hustle and bustle, busy roads and everything that comes with modern life can stress us and confuse our brains without realising it and we develop all kinds of irrational fears and disorders. And how we find it harder to disconnect from it all.

I've tried to find the link with no luck. :laugh:

That sounds pretty spot on IMO!

[GypsyGoth]

I don't answer it.

[HD]

I glare at it, prod it, then rock back n forth until it stops ringing.

[Drew.]

I dont mind it too much.. it's much easier talking to someone over the phone rather than 1 on 1 with someone whilst they stare straight at you.

[Jack_]

Nope, I don't mind if it's close family cause it's just easy then, anyone else though just no - I actually don't answer friends calls (unless I'm drunk then idc for some reason, and will make calls oddly enough too) and make up excuses instead.

I've been meaning to call Orange up for about three months now to get my phone unlocked because I ordered a new sim but that's a reaaaally awkward conversation I'd have to have, they're apparently notoriously difficult with getting them to actually do it and well yeah

I also hate talking on the phone when other people are listening D: I think that's probably part of the fear actually, if I'm on my own I think I'd be alright answering calls but with people in the house or in the room in other places just no...

[lostalex]

if thou can't talk on the telephone, you have no personality.

[Marsh.]

I hate calling phone companies too.

It took me nearly an hour to cancel my contract with 3 because an Indian woman had endless offers and questions before she'd bloody get on with it.

The number of times I repeated "No, I'm not interested in anything other than cancelling my contract. THAT'S ALL I WANT TO DO!" :laugh:

[Apple202]

dont mind doing it to friends, but if i have the chance ill do stuff like order takeaways online just so i know there wont be any errors

[King Gizzard]

Funnily enough I actually see the latter as a positive (the eye contact/body language and that). Least you can get away with rolling your eyes and all that.

I mean it in a sort of it's easy to correct yourself face to face sort of way, if you **** up on the phone then there's no coming back from it, you just get all mumbled up and the other person is probably impatient because they have no idea who you are

[lostalex]

i want to talk to my friends. if you think you are my friend, call me. 510 866 8624 (international code for America is 1)

i doubt anyone i think is my friend will call me on here. I'm just as alone as i suspect i am.

[Jake.]

I would but I'm not paying those rates tbh

[lostalex]

I would but I'm not paying those rates tbh

use yur parents phone :)

[Jake.]

use yur parents phone :)

the consequences would be worse :laugh:

[Josy]

I would but I'm not paying those rates tbh

[Smithy]

omg is your name not alex :shocked:

[Jake.]

I would but I'm not paying those rates tbh

http://i.imgur.com/etzCvAzs.jpg

[lostalex]

omg is your name not alex :shocked:

My first name is Daniel, but i've always gone by my middle name, Alexander. my grandfather's name. My mom always intended me to be an Alex, but my father's family insisted on me be named after their side. I've always been called Alex for as long as i can remember though.

Daniel Alexander.

satisfied? now call me.

[Josy]

I shall be calling you Daniel from now on Daniel.

[lostalex]

v_OEIdwbknA

[Smithy]

girl i aint calling you that'd be hella expensive :nono:

[Marsh.]

Are you after phone sex? :suspect:

Those high charges aren't worth it if it's just 5 minutes of heavy breathing.

[lostalex]

as an American, i think all charges to America should be FREE. It should be a UN mandate!

as the Free'st nation in the world, it would make sense. hmmph.

[Smithy]

you should call us then :hmph:

[lostalex]

you should call us then :hmph:

k, gimme yur number

[Josy]

:joker:

[Jake.]

go on then Smithy

[Redway]

I hate calling phone companies too.

It took me nearly an hour to cancel my contract with 3 because an Indian woman had endless offers and questions before she'd bloody get on with it.

The number of times I repeated "No, I'm not interested in anything other than cancelling my contract. THAT'S ALL I WANT TO DO!" :laugh:
:laugh:
I mean it in a sort of it's easy to correct yourself face to face sort of way, if you **** up on the phone then there's no coming back from it, you just get all mumbled up and the other person is probably impatient because they have no idea who you are

Ah, I see ... if you mess up you can neutralise the impact a little in a face-to-face way, you mean? Never really seen it like that but I think I probably prefer talking to them in person too...

Gives you an idea of who you're talking to as well.

[Smithy]

k, gimme yur number

go on then Smithy

too late y'all missed it

:hmph: i'll show you jake

[Jake.]

if that's your number then I'm gonna spam you :amazed:

[lostalex]

:hmph: i'll show you jake

no area codes start with 0 LIAR.

[Jake.]

no area codes start with 0 LIAR.

our mobile numbers start with 0

[Smithy]

it's a mobile number fool

[Smithy]

all UK area codes start with 0 too ours is 01524 :hmph:

[Smithy]

who just rang me

[lostalex]

i thought you were American.

[lostalex]

I'm half Greek, biologically.

[Jake.]

I bet it's his parents mobile number or something, can't be falling for that trick

[lostalex]

I bet it's his parents mobile number or something, can't be falling for that trick

that would be evil, he must hate his parents if he did that. you know there gonna be a bunch of lurkers 5 hours from now trying that number.

[Smithy]

someone actually rang me :suspect:

y'all need to own up or imma post y'alls number too

[Jake.]

that would be evil, he must hate his parents if he did that. you know there gonna be a bunch of lurkers 5 hours from now trying that number.

Yeah, wonder who'll give old Smithster a text

[lostalex]

someone actually rang me :suspect:

y'all need to own up or imma post y'alls number too

seriously if they keep hanging up that totally pussified

Jake stop that.

[Jake.]

someone actually rang me :suspect:

y'all need to own up or imma post y'alls number too

And you'll get other peoples numbers how?

Oh wait, from the number which they rang you from, makes sense :laugh:

[Jake.]

seriously if they keep hanging up that totally pussified

Jake stop that.

It's not me, wouldn't waste my unlimited minutes

http://i.imgur.com/73mPTF9.png

[Jake.]

(doesn't actually have unlimited minutes)

[lostalex]

XoDPKAGW-vg

[Smithy]

I texted whoever rang me

[Josy]

seriously if they keep hanging up that totally pussified

Jake stop that.

:joker:

[Jake.]

It was actually your number? Didn't think you'd actually put it on here :laugh:

[Josy]

I texted whoever rang me

Probably some creepy lurker

[lostalex]

Probably some creepy lurker

Hey! i'm not creepy! :bawling:

[Smithy]

Probably some creepy lurker

http://i.imgur.com/tJDAuoh.jpg

lucky them http://atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/kiss.gif

[Josy]

Not you Daniel I was actually referring to Jake

[Josy]

I can work out the number from that screenshot.

*sends dodgy text*

[Jake.]

Not you Daniel I was actually referring to Jake

Can't go a minute without picking on me can you

[lostalex]

Jake has a crush on Smithy. he totally wants to have an intimate conversation. Jake stop hanging up!

young love is soo cute <3

[Smithy]

I can work out the number from that screenshot.

*sends dodgy text*

you can't cause the 5th number could be a 3 0 or an 8 same for the last 2 numbers http://atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/kiss.gif

[Jake.]

Jake has a crush on Smithy. he totally wants to have an intimate conversation. Jake stop hanging up!

It's all true :(((

[Josy]

Can't go a minute without picking on me can you

Just getting you back for your deeply insulting comment earlier :pipe2:

[Smithy]

daniel didn't even call :hmph:

[Jake.]

Just getting you back for your deeply insulting comment earlier :pipe2:

Never letting the past go

[lostalex]

It was me all long, i apologize Smithy. :(

[Jake.]

You should ring them back, name and shame them

[lostalex]

i just wanted to promote Madonnam, that's why i called you, sorry;

XoDPKAGW-vg

[Smithy]

who actually called me tho fo real

imma text you every day if you don't own up

[Jake.]

Bet it was Josy

[lostalex]

someone just called me too , wtf, i tried to pick up byut it was plugged int the charger and i was scrambling., i a lost killl;ed myself tryna get to it, wtf

call me again

i wanna talk seriously

[Jake.]

We have a phone caller on our hands

[Josy]

Bet it was Josy

Not me fool

My number ends in 161

[lostalex]

i wish jake would call me, he's cute

[Jake.]

Not me fool

My number ends in 161

mine ends in 237

[lostalex]

Josy is cute too, but she's got a vagina, so i don;t think she likes me

[Smithy]

mine ends in 999

words don't mean **** y'all :nono:

[Marsh.]

I can work out the number from that screenshot.

*sends dodgy text*

Can't reply, no more credit.

[Smithy]

Can't reply, no more credit.

omg was it you

[lostalex]

mine ends in 999

words don't mean **** y'all :nono:

smithy's new number is 911-999-6969

[Josy]

mine ends in 237

Cool story bro

Josy is cute too, but she's got a vagina, so i don;t think she likes me

Of course I do :fist:

[Jake.]

i wish jake would call me, he's cute

Well that's very kind of you Alex but it's nearly my bed time

[Marsh.]

omg was it you

:evilgrin:

[Smithy]

I'm sure he wouldn't mind helping you into bed jake

[lostalex]

Well that's very kind of you Alex but it's nearly my bed time

mm, perfect timing then...?

[Jake.]

Cool story bro


Once again, the sarcasm isn't going unnoticed

[lostalex]

ew, i'm creeping myself out now.

[Jake.]

I'm sure he wouldn't mind helping you into bed jake

mm, perfect timing then...?

nonono

[Smithy]

daniel call me one day and we can talk about kelly clarkson :flutter:

[Josy]

Once again, the sarcasm isn't going unnoticed

What? it was a story and it was cool ffs

ew, i'm creeping myself out now.

:joker:

[lostalex]

poor Jake, let him go to bed. You guys are such perverts!

[Jake.]

What? it was a story and it was cool ffs


-Reported-

[Josy]

-Reported-

http://25.media.tumblr.com/965ce08085079c853755f851bfcdfc25/tumblr_mrswxemud31sf5sa6o1_400.gif

[lostalex]

G'night Jake.

[Jake.]

G'night Daniel.

[lostalex]

i can't even say goodnight without sounding creepy, wtf.

[Smithy]

im imagining you staring at him in bed saying that

[lostalex]

Jake wait 2 hours and then call smithy again.

just to **** with him

[Josy]

Was just about to say the last couple of posts were like an episode of the waltons then Smithy ruined it

[Smithy]

no don't because i'll be ****ing asleep :nono:

[lostalex]

no don't because i'll be ****ing asleep :nono:

oh i see, then i guess we'll just have to wait til another day... :whistle:

[Smithy]

oh i see, then i guess we'll just have to wait til another day... :whistle:

or not at all works for me :suspect:

[Jake.]

Jake wait 2 hours and then call smithy again.

just to **** with him

it wasn't me :nono:

[Marsh.]

no don't because i'll be ****ing asleep :nono:

You **** whilst sleeping?

[Smithy]

I like how Jake joking about it nearly being time for bed resulted in daniel sending him to bed

[Jake.]

I like how Jake joking about it nearly being time for bed resulted in daniel sending him to bed

no I wasn't joking, I'm rather tired lol

[Josy]

Get to bed Jake :laugh:

[Jack_]

who the hell is Daniel, am I missing something here? :suspect:

[Smithy]

lostalex

[Marsh.]

who the hell is Daniel, am I missing something here? :suspect:

Lostalex name on youporn.

[Jake.]

Get to bed Jake :laugh:

Yeah I will do in a sec :laugh:

[Jack_]

lostalex

Lostalex name on youporn.

...

:suspect:

I thought his name was Alex LOL and wait, how do you know it's Daniel?

[Josy]

He told us in this thread :suspect:

[Smithy]

jack wtf are you smoking

[Jake.]

Put down the cider Jack

[Jack_]

rofl I didn't even see that D: maybe I need to go to bed

[Smithy]

You **** whilst sleeping?

yeah, it's like sleepwalking

i can't control it :'(

[Marsh.]

Is he looking for Daniel on youporn?

[Jake.]

now I also actually need to sleep ffs

[Natalie.]

If it is family or friends it is ok. If I don't know the person I hate speaking to them because I hate my accent and sometimes they can't understand me :laugh:

[HD]

I can't at people posting their number online, on a forum like this of all places too :laugh2:

[Me. I Am Salman]

I never knew a phobia of phones was so common :shocked: but no I don't have any issues with talking on them, sometimes though when I'm speaking to a friend I haven't spoke to in ages it's a bit awkward when we run out of things to discuss