To text or not to text

I was asked out via text message today and I am not sure how I feel about that. Is text messaging taking place of real conversation these days? I just recently got text messaging on my ridiculously old and out of style cell phone and I will admit that I enjoy the feature for the most part but I think there are certain situations that warrant a real life exchange. Call me old fashioned, but if you want to ask me out on a date it would be nice to be ASKED not sent a text message. I don't think I would have been annoyed if it was over an email but seeing that you are using a PHONE to type this message, wouldn't it just make sense to use the equipment as nature intended? Maybe this is the new way of giving a girl a note that says "Will you go with me?" Circle yes, no or maybe. I miss those days. And I miss the simplicity of just circling one of the choices I was given with no real consequences or bruised egos to worry about. Don't misunderstand me, I am all about advancements in technology but there is something to be said for the look in someones eye or smile on their face or a nice hug during what should be a sweet and sincere exchange anyway. The text message takes all of those elements out of it. I think it would be different if there was a relationship already formed between me and this person with a certain comfort level or banter that went back and forth on a regular basis but for the most part this person and I could be considered strangers except for the mutual friend we have in common. If I choose to go, this would be considered the first date but I can't seem to get over the mental image of him walking me to my door as I gingerly pull out my phone in front of him, smile sweetly and send him a text message saying "Thanks for dinner."