Can texting replace phone calls?

No one ever rings my mobile unless it's in error or PPI calls! There are times when I wish they would just ring me as I find it very time consuming texting/messaging like ping pong. A quick call might take less time

I am the only person that my sons (in their forties) actually speak to on the phone. They just use texts among their contemporaries. I insist I like to hear a voice.

I am sorry, but I agree with your sister-in-law. I frequently text my s-i-l, with just small insignificant messages, I do not want to get into long drawn-out conversations on the subject, she inevitably calls back and we end up talking for ages. I have a feeling that some people have lost the knack of readi ng a writing.

It might be worth posing the question why.

Most mobile phone deals now contain generous sometimes unlimited call allowances but I often hear older people saying they don't like using their mobiles for calls as "it's expensive".

Another reason may be that she is not hearing that well any more and doesn't want to admit it.