Stickshift or Automatic?

I prefer manual just because I feel like I'm in more control of the vehicle. It is incredibly annoying when I'm driving an automatic and I need to pick up speed in a hurry. Generally speaking, I've found that automatics just don't offer the quick acceleration I sometimes need that is always available with a manual transmission.

I actually first learned how to drive manual through necessity. My place of employment has a vehicle that is a manual and it was a great way to learn.

I do, however, second the opinion of those who find it somewhat cumbersome to drive a manual when trying to multi-task. Thank goodness for bluetooth technology because talking on a cell phone is infinitely more dangerous to do when driving a manual if you have to actually hold the phone (for obvious reasons).

Jam it back in, in the dark.