Voice notes

[No1toldmeaboutit]

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?

Unless I’m a) in private and b) in the mood, I text back saying I won’t be able to listen for a few hours so text me if it’s urgent.

Although when my late mum started to have trouble texting, she switched to voice notes and I treasure the ones I still have from her - it means I can still hear her voice. So there’s that.

I use them with my brother as he has many learning difficulties and cannot read or write. It’s very handy for us to communicate but would annoy me with anyone who could just text me

A dyslexic friend does this as it's easier than typing. I can just about forgive him doing it.
But I never ever listen to them.

I hate them! A friend started sending me them but when am I meant to listen to them? I rush between work and childcare - I can't listen at work, I don't want to put my earbuds in and listen when my child is there and I don't walk and listen because I don't think it's safe.

I'd also probably be interrupted if I did try to listen when my child is there plus I daren't play out loud because you have no idea what the msg is about and whether it's suitable for wherever you are at that moment.

So much easier to send a text message you can quickly skim in private.

I can see their use possibly if someone struggles with writing or texting, but otherwise no!

I have sped them up so they are over quicker but I always have to relisten so I can reply to all the points she’s made, it’s just a pain.

going to take the tactic of saying I can’t listen to that at the minute but text me if it’s urgent

I usually receive these on group chats and I ignore.

I’m usually in an environment where I cannot play out loud or have access to headphones. It’s easier for the sender, not easier for me!!! Most annoying when they’re waffly and don’t get to the point… very self indulgent!

I just ignore them, if its important they will send a follow-up message.