I see it the same way as mail. Getting the mail is so exciting as a kid because it’s a glimpse into being one of those adults; you race to the mailbox to be like the grownups. Nowadays, I drag my feet getting the mail because it’s just another pile of junk and bills that I already paid and wish were paperless.

Usually it’s just a scam/robocall, and answering will register your number as “active” causing them to bombard you with even more calls. It’s not worth the risk when most people I know know to text me, not call me.

It used to be expensive to call you. That’s why it was a pleasure to pick up the phone.

Now it’s so cheap that it’s more expensive to pick up a call in terms of your wasted time.