Someone sends a follow-up voicemail, another replies with an emoji, and another writes a lengthy essay. The way you communicate on your mobile phone says more about you than you think. Find out which category you fall into.

We live in an age where most conversations are conducted through the phone screen. And that’s where it shows who we really are. Do you send messages one at a time, or do you send a whole novel? Do you prefer voicemails because you don’t enjoy typing? Or are you one of those people who just reply with a thumbs-up and a heart? Each of us has a style that speaks volumes about how we think, how we spend our time and what we actually expect from communication.

Interestingly, the way we communicate often causes misunderstandings. A person who writes detailed messages may come across to others as overly serious. On the other hand, a fan of emoticons may come across as superficial, even if they don’t mean it. And phone callers? They just don’t have the patience to wait for a reply and would rather call. It’s not about who’s doing it right – it’s that we all have different paces, different needs to express ourselves, and different relationships with technology. And it’s this diversity that makes modern communication so varied, but sometimes frustrating.

What you enjoy or find annoying about messages from others reflects your own priorities. If long texts annoy you, you probably prefer speed and efficiency. If “ok” or “👍” type austerity bothers you, you probably value deeper connections and attention to detail. And if you hate voicemails? Well, maybe you just love being in control and reading at your own pace.

So… what category do you fall into? Just take a short quiz and you’ll soon know if you’re a novelist, an emoji guru, or someone who’d rather pick up the phone and make a call.