Paragraph Seven 1. A person is able to say what is needed, and the other person will receive the information and respond when it’s convenient to do so. 2. Text messaging-or texting, as it’s more commonly called-is the process of sending and receiving typed messages via a cellular phone. 3. It is a common means of communication among teenagers. 4. It is even becoming popular in the business world because it allows quick messages to be sent without people having to commit to a telephone conversation.