Talk or text?

In the past, using SMS was a rare phenomenon, but now it is a common and popular trend, especially for teens.

Many mobile phone users like sending SMS messages, especially during festivals like Christmas and Valentine's Day.

I agree that it is convenient to make contact with each other by sending and receiving text messages. However, I don't think SMS is a good service because of the lack of interpersonal skills. People will use this service to communicate with each other without chatting on the phone, to avoid direct communication.

I can't imagine what it would be like if more people got involved in typing instead of talking on the bus or MTR! How about you?

South China Morning Post (18th December,2003)