#36: Using a Voicemail Machine
Voicemail and landlines have become relics of a bygone era, with a sharp decline in their daily use. The New York Times reports a significant drop from 30% of people using landlines daily in 2009 to just 14% today. Millennials, in particular, are steering clear of voicemails, preferring more modern means of communication. This shift highlights a changing landscape in how we connect with each other.
Text messaging has revolutionized communication, offering a simpler and faster alternative to voicemails. The older generation might not fully grasp the efficiency of texts over phone messages. Texting has effectively redefined responsiveness, making it possible to communicate instantly without the need for lengthy voice messages or, in a business context, without the drag of long meetings. It’s a shift towards efficiency and immediacy in our interactions.