Age Quote by Will Self
“I like texting as much as the next kidult - and embrace it as yet more evidence, along with email, that we live now in the post-aural age, when an unsolicited phone call is, thankfully, becoming more and more understood to be an unspeakable social solecism, tantamount to an impertinent invasion of privacy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Post‑aural Age Commentary, 2010
The author sees texting, email, and reduced phone calls as signs of a new era where unsolicited calls are socially unacceptable.
In simple terms: Modern communication reshapes privacy norms.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to evolving etiquette.
Themes
technology
privacy
social norms
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- everyday conversation
- media analysis
Key Concepts
digital communication
social etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this shift affect personal boundaries?
- Will privacy norms continue to evolve?
A Different Perspective
Some may still find calls acceptable.
