We first thought the answering machine was used as a message-taker. Now we just use it to screen calls. We see who calls us as if we are so very important and then quickly choose whether we should give that person the time of day. Voice mail enables us to leave messages again and again. Every time we try to reach someone, he or she becomes suddenly unavailable.
Phone tag becomes part of the daily routine.
I know I would. Afsha Bawany is a sophomore journalism major and a member of The News staff.