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Voice notes

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No1toldmeaboutit · 18/05/2024 16:21

My friend has recently just started sending me voice messages on WhatsApp, I think she does it with another friend so has started it with me. The thing is I find it quite annoying, they are about 2 minutes long sometimes and I get bored listening or I’m in an environment where I can’t listen (like work.

AIBU to be annoyed at this? I don’t know why she can’t just text me or call me instead. Is it a stupid thing to bring up and say I’d rather you just text me as I can’t always listen to them?

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LoveWine123 · 18/05/2024 16:41

If she is friend why not just tell her directly? This doesn’t need to be complicated

Mnetcurious · 18/05/2024 16:32

I’m not a fan either. Just say you can’t always reply quickly to a voice note as you’re often not in the right environment to listen (eg work, public transport) so it will take you longer to get back to her. I do think it’s laziness for some people, not having to be bothered to type.

Bestyearever2024 · 18/05/2024 16:32

Speed them up to 2x. They don't take long to listen to, then

Mrsjayy · 18/05/2024 16:31

I see they are the " in thing" now I've only had 1 from family abroad and it was some news that she wanted to share but not able to speak to people, which I understood. General chit chat though would piss me right off, I'd tell your friend you can't make out what she's saying every single time. So she either phones or messages .

FieldsOfFlours · 18/05/2024 16:28

Just respond saying ‘can’t listen atm, can you sum it up’ over and over.

Pontipinecity · 18/05/2024 16:27

I hate them. Can’t quickly skim read and have to listen to make sure it isn’t something important. Agree it’s particularly annoying when at work. Especially if it’s your boss.

ILikePistachios · 18/05/2024 16:26

Just tell her you struggle to listen to voice notes due to background noise, being busy, speaker quality or any other reason you can think of and ask could she type any messages instead from now on

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