I’m actually surprised that more older people don’t use text messaging. Too many concerts and manufacturing plants over the years means that my hearing isn’t the best, especially when there is background noise. Texting also allows a conversation to occur in the “background” without either party losing track.
On the other hand, there’s a definite breakpoint at approximately age 50 vis a vis technology comfort. The reason is pretty simple: video games.
If anyone wants to get ahold of me they had better expect to TALK to me.
If I don’t answer they can leave a VOICE mail!
I don’t know anyone personally that uses text messaging, of course I don’t make a habit of being around people that are baby boomers or younger.
I have no interest in making contact with anyone I went to school with.
Just out of curiosity I went to my 50th high school reunion and haven’t made contact with any of the 260 that showed up since.
Other than that I did happen to meet up with one person from high school in 1958 in Acapulco when I was down there to race the Corvette in the Guadalahara State Fair. He was broke and buming money to get home.