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Is it a serious question? Why do you prefer to speak over video instead of typing?

I am curious about that too (although others have already answered). I prefer typing over speaking.

But I have realized that a lot of people I interact with find it more difficult to understand information in written form. Ie it's easier to teach someone with spoken language than over written text.

I dislike video calls.

Probably similar reason why, after about 5-6 back and forth cycles in a direct Slack chat, I will usually suggest we get open a voice call to finish the conversation. It is faster and the level of communication is better. Typing is slower and you don’t get nuance hence why some people use emoji.

I totally understand why the person above indicated that they preferred signing to typing.

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