I personally dislike speaking on the phone even in personal life... I prefer texting its easiest for me and my google voice is broke or something so my calls go straight to vm for some reason. 
But I would speak on the phone briefly for an appointment of course of thats what they would prefer.  
		Originally Posted by Amber Does
			
		
	
I can text in public or in anyone's company, not so much with the phone call.   Although,  I do prefer to talk to a provider briefly before.   You can tell how tactful, professional, and accommodating someone is by a talk.   You also see if they stimulate another one of your senses!