Pick up the phone!

They called Ronald Reagan The Great Communicator. Lucky for him, he did not have to communicate via text,twitter,Facebook or even emails.He communicated by speaking to and with people.Today,this is becoming a lost art.To me this is disappointing,time consuming  and frustrating.Texts fly back and forth,emails chains grow longer and longer and all it would take to clear up any ambiguity is a simple conversation. In one quick phone call, I could probably do away with 90% of the back and forth digital communiques. 
I am sure that these new forms of communication are useful in many instances. However,the tone of  a voice or the expression on someone's face tells me a whole lot more than an imogi or an acronym such as LOL or BTW.
There are times when I get some of these texts or emails that I wish I could just reach through the phone or computer and strangle some one.
Often, I find myself getting annoyed at what seems to be an avalanche of ridiculous questions. It's a huge waste of energy for me and I imagine the person at the other end is just as frustrated.
I also know that I have been misunderstood more times than I can count in an email or text. Just a short while ago,i a series of emails, I am pretty sure I offended a friend and colleague. We normally speak every few days,at least once a week.Since his email and my now regrettable response my phone has gone silent.There was no animus intended yet I can't help to notice the abject silence.
Trying to explain things in a text is akin to trying to teach a 5 year old how to tie his shoes via text.
For me ,texting and emails are great.......however they will never replace a phone call or a chat over a cup of coffee.