Can someone explain the appeal of text messages?

[Freedom]

It used to be that car rides were a time to get to know each other better.... enjoy the scenery.... catch up on some sleep.

Set some rules. NO texting in the car.

[Pam]

Interesting that you brought this up Kim! I myself have probably text messaged a half a dozen times in my life and wondered why others use texting so often. I would rather use the phone but I didn't realize there were times when the phone wouldn't work where a text message would. It has been an enlightening thread to me and now I understand it all so much better.

At my office we are not supposed to place or receive personal calls except at lunch. A couple of my co-workers have become quite sneaky about sending text messages while holding the phone slightly under their desks. Where there is a will there is a way.