I always feel more comfortable speaking to the telephone rather than texting.Can you speak to the telephone, please? I can hardly hear you.She speaks to the telephone as if it's a real person.I find it easier to speak to the telephone when making appointments.I prefer speaking to the telephone instead of leaving a voicemail.When I speak to the telephone, I try to sound confident and clear.I often speak to the telephone for hours with my long-distance friends.It's important to speak clearly and slowly when talking to the telephone.Some people feel anxious speaking to the telephone in public places.I always make sure to speak to the telephone politely, as if it were a person on the other end.