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From cave painting to printing press, we've always sought to convey our innermost thoughts to audiences far and wide. Fast forward to 2010 to find that the text message is today's progeny of the cylinder seal, pony express, and Altair 8800.
While texting has become one of the most popular forms of communication today, it isn't always clear whether we should speak or text what's on our minds in certain situations. How do we decide when to talk and when to type?
We asked New Yorkers on the street what some of the unwritten rules of texting are, and what their texting habits are like. Watch the video below to see what they had to say, and let us know about your personal texting preferences in the comments below.
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