As a journalist, cold calling people is part of the job, as well as answering calls from unknown numbers. So, as a veteran of the cold-call art, let me give you my simple, polite tip: Just say, "Is ...

While texting dominates our daily communication, those who still reach for the phone when something truly matters possess ...

Dear Eric: The only time I spend any time talking on the phone is with three family members. Though I enjoy and treasure those conversations, it frustrates me that the only time they call is when they ...

Many people hate talking on the phone and will choose to text no matter what. These people tend to have their own reasons for not wanting to talk on the phone. These reasons range from anxiety to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Contrary to popular belief, the generation that grew up with cell phones in their hands (at teens and ...