I agree. For shy people like me, it’s less intrusive.
Furthermore, if I don’t recognize the number, I don’t answer, I let it go to voicemail and call back if it’s important.
How about texting before one calls? That’s often what I will do.
My wife will text somebody and they get into a long back and forth. Dates, times, places to meet, etc. I’ll comment and say “You know - it would really be something if somebody could figure out a way to talk long distance over some sort of device.”
I used to hate texting - now I see where it has its place.