Why so many young people fear talking on the phone

Why so many young people fear talking on the phone

Many Gen Zers are avoiding phone calls at all costs, and experts say it’s because of "telephobia"—the fear or anxiety of making and receiving phone calls. A new survey shows nearly 70% of people aged 18-34 prefer texting over calling, with many assuming an unexpected call means bad news. Now, a professor in the United Kingdom is teaching a seminar on how to make and receive phone calls, as many students struggle with the skill. Fox 5’s Jodi Goldberg has the story.  

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