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We're not in some kind of threesome thing. The premise is the same whether you're on a date or not. She wasn't sending any photos to anyone, she was prattling on to some gay friend about the coffee she had just drank.
The salient point is that texting during any social gathering or get-together is rude. It doesn't have to be a DATE. Duh.
We're not in some kind of threesome thing. The premise is the same whether you're on a date or not. She wasn't sending any photos to anyone, she was prattling on to some gay friend about the coffee she had just drank.
The salient point is that texting during any social gathering or get-together is rude. It doesn't have to be a DATE. Duh.
I guess the tongue in cheek smile means nothing to you.
What is your opinion on it? I personally hate it because it makes me believe that the person really isn't into the date and would rather be hanging out with the person they are texting. For me, it happened with two different girls. They were texting pretty much the whole time. They told me that I could if I wanted to, but I find it a bit disrespectful. When your on a date, I believe you should give your attention towards the people you are actually with and not some person behind a phone. Am I all alone on this or are there others who agree with me?
If they're texting the whole time and not keeping up their end of the date, sure, but if someone is buzzing them the whole time, what are they supposed to do? It's not really a big deal.
If they're texting the whole time and not keeping up their end of the date, sure, but if someone is buzzing them the whole time, what are they supposed to do? It's not really a big deal.
Are you over the age of 35?
I am not over 35. I do my fair share of texting just like most younger people do, but when I'm on a date, I simply turn my phone on silent. Then, it wont be buzzing. It really isn't that hard to do.
I'm glad to see this being discussed. And no, this isn't only rude on "romantic" dates, but in all social situations. Even those between platonic friends.
I have a friend who is addicted. I find myself making excuses for not meeting her for coffee or a glass of wine. It's just so....awkward to sit there and pretend to look pleasantly amused while she taps away.
So, peeps of CD, if friends are suddenly "too busy" to meet for lunch or drinks, you may want to examine your own texting habits. Just a friendly plaidmom PSA.
It took all my willpower not to let loose on the other post.
Oh, Gee, golly, what am I to do, the phone just keeps buzzing oh, what are we to do??
How can we rectify this situation. Sit here and be rude to the person actually sitting in front of me or turn the buzzing thingy off.
Not everyone puts their life on hold for a simple date.
You don't know that the person is texting something frivolous. Maybe they were waiting to hear that their friend made it home safely or their roommate is letting them know that they left the light on in their car. There are plenty of valid, non-emergency circumstances that warrant filling an awkward silence with a quick text.
I think anyone who gets bent out of shape from a "Sorry, let me just check this real quick" is too uptight to enjoy themselves on a date, anyway.
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