The rise of the rambling voice note

漫无边际的语音笔记兴起

What in the World

2026-05-13

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Where do you stand on voice notes? In some places, sending a three minute - or even 20 minute(!) voice memo is totally normal and actually seen as much more personal than texting. It started back in 2013 on WhatsApp but now you can send voice messages on Instagram as well as some dating sites. Lots of people love them as you can send messages on the go and don’t have to worry about typos. BUT is it selfish or indulgent to send them? Some people say they demand more time for the person receiving them and it’s not always practical to listen to them, especially if you’re at work. In this episode we unpack why voice messages are more popular in some countries and some of the voice message etiquette with BBC reporter Ashitha Nagesh. We also hear from some of our BBC friends around the world - why do you love or hate them? Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates, Jenna Abaakouk, Emily Horler and Julia Ross-Roy Editor: Verity Wilde
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  • If I see a 20-minute voice note, I'm expecting the juiciest gossip.

  • I often feel irritated when I receive a voice note.

  • It's actually easier to just speak into your phone than to use your fingers and type.

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  • Just sending this because I have been thinking a bit about voice notes and how in some parts of the world,

  • it 's just seen as totally normal to send a three-minute voice note.

  • It's also loads more personal.

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