i'm not alone

most of my friends are suprised when i actually answer my cell phone. i cannot possibly explain the depth of my hatred of my cell phone for anything other than purely functional/utilitarian uses. it makes me feel clausterphobic and inhibitted.

this comment from an ask metafilter conversation today gives me hope that i’m not alone:

Another suggestion: perhaps they just don’t get much of a kick out of talking on the phone? Some people are like that. I know I am. I will happily exchange dozens of emails a day with somebody I’m dating, or with friends, but I’ve never ever been one to ring anybody up just for a chat, and most of the time I will be less than enthusiastic about chitchat if somebody calls me. Other guys may feel similarly – that a phone is a functional tool, for organising things, dealing with bureaucracies, ordering home delivery food, whatever, but not a tool for socialising…?
posted by UbuRoivas at 12:38 AM PST on October 12

also, according to this Ask MiFi article, I’m much more like a dude than a chick (but, we kind of already knew that, didn’t we?). so, for those of you out there who’ve tried to call me, only to get my voicemail – don’t take it personally. its me, not you 😛