Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I did not realize - at first - that when I texted someone - that their phone would alert them.
I thought it was like a letter in the mail - the person could "open" it and read it when it was convenient.
My phone "alerts" me to texts, or missed calls, but it may take me several hours to see the alert. (Initially I didn't know what that little blinking light was!) It may be just a quirk of my phone, but it does not play well with other carriers, in that texts are not instantly received. I'm not much of a text person. Takes me too long to hunt and peck for everything I want to say. I'd rather be called on my landline!
Also, when we take our grandson with us, he has to surrender his phone, or leave it at home. His parents know where he is, and can call us if they need to talk to him. When we have a big family dinner, phones are not allowed at the table, unless they are using the camera feature!