Don't call me, I'll text message you

Don't call me, I'll text message you. These were the new rules of diplomatic engagement set down by Finland's foreign minister at the start of his country's European Union presidency Saturday, according to the AP.

"The latest wireless gadgets are the new modes of communication as Finland tries to bring the EU closer to its citizens, so top officials can be reached anywhere, anytime.

Government ministers, including Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen, have special phones equipped to handle e-mails, said his spokeswoman Sanna Kangasharju. "The prime minister prefers text messages. He doesn't like voice mail especially when he is in a meeting."

emily | 5:07 PM | SMS and Politics |
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