Pros and Cons of Texting
Pros-
· Simple Communication · Fast Communication · Private conversations aren`t out loud · No internet needed · Easy to Update people on current events · Used at any time of day · Faster to text then call · Getting to know someone · Confidence · Modern · Main way to contact someone · Avoids the fear of calling · Won`t necessarily disrupt someone . Premium Content |
Cons-
· Poor social etiquette · Distraction (conversations, class, etc.) · Grammar and spelling is forgotten and not used properly · Social isolation · Hunched over · Getting addicted to your phone · Texting the wrong person a personal and private message · Misjudging emotions . Gettin distracted while driving which could cause an accident . Increase in law and crime . Social unrest . Bullying . Influenceson perceptions of the student . Text message spam . pricing concerns . Increasing competition . Security Concerns |
Its great source of comminication for businesses
The use of text messaging for business purposes has grown significantly during the mid-2000s. As companies seek competitive advantages, many employees turn to new technology, collaborative applications, and real-time messaging such as SMS, instant messaging, and mobile communications. Some practical uses of text messaging include the fuse of SMS for confirming delivery or other tasks, for instant communication between a service provider and a client (e.g., stock broker and investor), and for sending alerts. Several universities have implemented a system of texting students and faculties campus alerts
The use of text messaging for business purposes has grown significantly during the mid-2000s. As companies seek competitive advantages, many employees turn to new technology, collaborative applications, and real-time messaging such as SMS, instant messaging, and mobile communications. Some practical uses of text messaging include the fuse of SMS for confirming delivery or other tasks, for instant communication between a service provider and a client (e.g., stock broker and investor), and for sending alerts. Several universities have implemented a system of texting students and faculties campus alerts
Too much texting can make kids shallow: study
This was a study done at the univerasity of Winnipeg claiiming teens who are hooked on to texting are more likely to be shallow, placing more importance on wealth and image than moral, aesthetic and spiritual goals. The resilts were very interesting, so if youd like to read more the link is attached: http://news-centre.uwinnipeg.ca/all-posts/study-supports-theory-on-teen-texting-and-shallow-thought/
This was a study done at the univerasity of Winnipeg claiiming teens who are hooked on to texting are more likely to be shallow, placing more importance on wealth and image than moral, aesthetic and spiritual goals. The resilts were very interesting, so if youd like to read more the link is attached: http://news-centre.uwinnipeg.ca/all-posts/study-supports-theory-on-teen-texting-and-shallow-thought/