I have noticed that Facetime is becoming more popular than making a phone call. I'm not really sure why, but it's definitely a trend that is beginning to grow. Although I don't think a Facetime call is always necessary, here are some times it is absolutely essential.

1. You need an outfit opinion.

You need to show your friend all your options and outfits and it just takes too much work to take pictures of all your clothes.

2. You need a makeup opinion.

What better way to get an opinion on your face then by actually showing someone your face?

3. You want to show someone your newly decorated apartment/dorm/house.

Facetime makes it a lot easier to take your friends or family on a tour around your new living space.

4. You have an intense story to tell.

Cause who wants to type an entire story out?

5. You want to show someone your pet.

This way, they can actually see your pet playing around and being cute.

6. You want to talk to multiple people who are all in the same place at once.

This way, everyone can see you and you can see everyone and it's like you're having a conversation in real life.

7. You want to show someone your vacation spot.

Once again, giving someone a tour of your resort/hotel room is a lot better than sending pictures.

8. You want to see their face.

Obviously, Facetime shows their face.

9. You want to show someone a new haircut.

OK, this could be done with a picture or Facetime tbh.

10. You simply hate talking on the phone.

So Facetime instead.