Another benefit to text messaging is that, similar to email
, the people using it have time to formulate a response. This is why text messaging fits in well with verbal communication because it is seen as an intermediary, a temporary substitute to actual talking. Many people who use an answering service have their operators send the messages in the form of a text because it is immediate, it is clearly written out, and gives them the power to stay in touch and get back to the person when they are able. One important thing to remember about text messaging, good or bad is that you can read and type text messages wherever you are. Meetings with staff are frequently full of people feverishly typing out messages to people outside the building, for business as well as pleasure.