The first option, texting, offers the fewest aspects of communication, while in-person talks offer the most. However, sending a text is generally less involved than talking to someone in person. As the available information increases (tone, body language), the task becomes harder.

Why is it better to talk in person than text?

Having conversations teaches us many things that texting cant. It teaches us to think fast, to control our reactions, and to interact with others. Talking also helps us get to know each other as well as ourselves better.

Is it better to talk things out in person?

The second level of communication occurs over the phone. Here, you provide words as well as tone. So you increase the amount of information being conveyed. Of course, the most information that you give or receive is when youre talking with someone, in-person, because you get body language, tone and words.