It’s also why people who lose interest in talking on the phone as they get older usually prefer to see their friends and family in person, where they’re able to connect on a more personal and ...

People who prefer texting over talking on the phone usually need more time to think. It's simple, but when someone keeps asking question after question, it's much too easy to trip over your words ...

"Kids these days are always on their phones" was a common refrain Millennials heard growing up. The generation that ...

“Dick Tracy” got an atom-powered, two-way wrist radio in 1946. Marty Cooper never forgot it.

Traditional phone calls may not be the cool thing to do these days, but talking is actually on the rise, according to a new report from Snapchat, a social media platform the Pew Research Center ...

FOX 5 New York. Why so many young people fear talking on the phone. Posted: March 5, 2025 | Last updated: May 22, 2025. Many Gen Zers are avoiding phone calls at all costs, and experts say it’s ...

Mary Jane Copps set up a consultancy called The Phone Lady to help people improve phone etiquette. Copps trains Gen Z workers who're afraid to use the phone because they're so used to texting. Her ...

Mary Jane Copps, owner of The Phone Lady in Canada, has made it her business to teach people how to make phone calls effectively — and defeat their "phone phobia." ...

Spending time with loved ones can help us to feel more connected and supported. Try putting the phone down and talking to the people you are with. Martin Furber is a therapist.