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Young People Don't Make Phone Calls. They Might Feel Better If They Did

Meaningful phone conversations help us reconnect with people. 69% of Gen Z and 71% of millennials say texting is their preferred method of communication. According to one psychologist, 38% of communication on a call comes from the effects of vocal quality and can help to alleviate loneliness.

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