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Band 6+: Do you prefer making phone calls or sending text messages? Why?

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Actually, I prefer sending messages if it's not an emergency situation or something very important because sending messages is more comfortable. I also don't know how he or she can be in a place where they must be silent, like in a library. Most of the time, sending a message is more considerate and actually feels more personal. So, yeah.

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Actually I prefer sending messages if it’s not an emergency situation or very important something because sending messages is more comfortable and also I don’t know ways he can be or her can be also So in a place where he must be silenced or for example in a library or the most of you I don’t know and the sending message is more kind and actually it’s more personal. So yeah.

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The response is comprehensive and directly addresses the question. The speaker provides clear reasons for their preference, elaborating on the convenience and consideration involved in sending text messages. The answer is well-articulated and demonstrates a strong command of the English language.

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