apt get vs synaptic pacage monitor

[eyore15 User]

I noticed that most often, when someone recommends a piece of software, 
the suggested command is "sudo apt[titude] get X".  Frequently, the same 
software is available via synaptic.  I was taught to use synaptic 
whenever possible and am wondering if that was bad advise.  Is there some 
reason that it seems "apt get" is the preferred method to get new 
software?

>From one who is afraid of the command line

tnx

mcm