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I think that those who have lived their lives exclusively through the internet, social media, and texting are "worse" than people who weren't weaned that way.
I look at people who were the same age as I was when I left LA and they might as well be from another planet, and my friends from there say the same thing. The "what can you do for me?" (in BOTH directions) has gotten really bad. That's what I "read" from my observations and discussions with people.
I don't know if this is what Robert's alluding to, but there are a lot of people who are so married to the idea of multitasking (which, frankly, no one does well) that any interaction that does not immediately gratify them in whatever way they're expecting is a "waste of time." You hear that a lot, as if having the experience wasn't worthwhile in itself, or you don't learn anything even if the date was bad.
I don't know if this is what Robert's alluding to, but there are a lot of people who are so married to the idea of multitasking (which, frankly, no one does well) that any interaction that does not immediately gratify them in whatever way they're expecting is a "waste of time." You hear that a lot, as if having the experience wasn't worthwhile in itself, or you don't learn anything even if the date was bad.
I don't think it's ok to expect sex from a woman that I don't know. Expecting sex without going on dates or at least getting to know the person is dumb in my opinion. I expect to take them out a few times and then just go from there. I do not agree with women that have guys "waiting on the side lines" either that's totally ridiculous and if a guy was to do that, then we would never hear the end of it.
Guys ,however, should open the door for the lady and pull out their chair. I was taught that, but it really surprises me 10 fold. I had a girl do that for me once and trust me, she got major brownie points for that.
I am not sure what exactly happened. There are some men who think it is down right ridiculous and crazy for women to want and expect a certain "level of service" in dating.
Men and women are equals now. Women are perfectly capable of providing their own "level of service"!
According to my single friends, especially those in their 20s and 30s, yes. Common courtesy appears to be on the decline. Men are more likely to expect sex before a commitment and less likely to offer to pay for dinner. Women and men are more likely to text or chat on their cell phones during a date. Some people don't think twice about posting intimate details/photos of their personal life on FACEBOOK. Cheating is rampant. Makes me glad I'm not single.
According to my single friends, especially those in their 20s and 30s, yes. Common courtesy appears to be on the decline. Men are more likely to expect sex before a commitment and less likely to offer to pay for dinner. Women and men are more likely to text or chat on their cell phones during a date. Some people don't think twice about posting intimate details/photos of their personal life on FACEBOOK. Cheating is rampant. Makes me glad I'm not single.
It's a wasteland out here. Technology enhanced narcissism is the rule of the day. I look at some online dating ads and just shake my head. So many mediocre people expecting to be treated like royalty.
People now seem to approach dating as consumers. How can they get the most while giving as little as possible. They expect service with a smile!
This is how I feel about this thread everyone is in a bunch because their special boxes of how people are suppose to act can't comprehend people being complex and using extreme examples to justify their opinion.
It's a wasteland out here. Technology enhanced narcissism is the rule of the day. I look at some online dating ads and just shake my head. So many mediocre people expecting to be treated like royalty.
People now seem to approach dating as consumers. How can they get the most while giving as little as possible. They expect service with a smile!
Touche' Good points all the way around!
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