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In your opinions, are there ever any instances where it's appropriate to engage in texting/email/IM while spending time with your SO?
Well, it's the equivalent of making a telephone call. If it wouldn't be a good time to make a phone call, then it sure as heck wouldn't be a good time to send a text message.
In your opinions, are there ever any instances where it's appropriate to engage in texting/email/IM while spending time with your SO?
Never unless it has to do with work. I rarely even answer my cell phone if/when Im out with my wife, especially if we're out to dinner. If its important, they will leave a message.
I especially think it would be rude if youre out on a date and either party decides to text message someone.
I would think only if you both are conducting similar business, otherwise there may be a feeling of neglect by one of the other..oh and also some ppl get carried away with this, talk it over with your SO..
Well, it's the equivalent of making a telephone call. If it wouldn't be a good time to make a phone call, then it sure as heck wouldn't be a good time to send a text message.
In your opinions, are there ever any instances where it's appropriate to engage in texting/email/IM while spending time with your SO?
My wife and I spend a good share of our time together while chatting online with others. My desk is on one wall in my office; hers is on the opposite wall. Sometimes she'll ask me if I want to read something on her screen; sometimes I'll read something to her; and sometimes we'll both sit at one computer to Google a subject. Mostly we sit back-to-back doing our own things.
I think it does depend on what's going on at the time.
If you're out on a date then the only reason you should text/message someone is if you get an urgent emergency message from home. Other than that, there is no reason to do so and is considered rude.
If you're out on a date then the only reason you should text/message someone is if you get an urgent emergency message from home. Other than that, there is no reason to do so and is considered rude.
I agree, I guess I should have said that as well. However, some other pressing matters may arise that may not seem important to some. It really does depend on several factors, including the people involved.
I personally leave my phone on vibrate, always. Depending on my day, I may tell a date I'm expecting a call/text ahead of time, other times I'll wait till we're done or excuse myself to the rest room at an appropriate time to check if it. But texting every 15 minutes, having conversations while on a date. No bueno.
If it's an emergency.
There are only certain people or text messages I will respond to when I am out with my gf.
We kind of have this rule that we won't make calls when we're together nor will we answer calls unless they're true emergencies.
I always check my phone to see if I have a text or two when I go to the bathroom or if she goes to the bathroom.
It's like a tit for tat. If she checks one, I get to check one since she broke the rule. I've gotten better about it.
I just find it so funny that we ended up having the same phone.
(we were broken up for a while and didn't see each other and over that time we each got a new phone. The only difference is the color of the phones)
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