this will probably fall on deaf old ears that can learn nothing new,but texting has its place and is popular for a reason.
i agree there is an ettiquette that is often ignored ,texting while driving is dangerous etc.,but for quick and efficient communication ,nothing can beat texting.
there is no small talk, or pointless babbling before getting to the point .how often are you annoyed by a call that comes at a "bad moment"? with a text message you read it when you are ready and reply if and when you want.
how many of you with cell phones had no use for them 10 years ago?
how many of you reading the computer monitor now, had no use for computers 15 years ago?
try it you might like it.
im gonna go mow my lawn now ...with one of them newfangled gas power mowers