Hmm I’ll admit, a part of me definitely feels like I’m taking the easy way out. However, the significant reduction in anxiety/stress during the call, plus the reduced awkwardness overall balances it out to be more of a positive experience overall. Try it for yourself and see! :) I feel like it’s important to challenge ourselves in speaking situations, however sometimes the payoff from the struggle just isn’t worth it, if that makes any sense. So I cut myself some slack when it comes to phone calls.