Annoying Texters

[Rebeccalynn_dj]

Public service announcement:

I went to dinner with some friends last night and we were talking about texting.  This conversation comes up on a regular basis with many different people. 

What is up with all the people that have to be connected at all times?  What is the point of socializing if you are going to spend half the time with your head tucked down, texting? 

I text.  I don't have a problem with texting.  I do have issues if you text (or talk on the phone) at the dinner table, in meetings, or while driving.  It seems a little desperate to stay connected.   

Once or twice because of special circumstances is understandable.  If you do it on a regular basis most people think you are rude.

I know what I am saying seems harsh.  I am just letting you know what others are saying to me about people we know.  Just like they talk about the people that don't wash their hands, they talk about the people that are rude with their cell phones.

Also keeping the bluetooth in your ear when not on the phone looks really dorky. ;)

 

[Anouck]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 1:31 PM

I don't think you're harsh at all, I totally agree with you!

[sophistcatdfury]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 4:06 PM

lmao once i thought this guy who came into my work was talking to himself until i noticed the bluetooth

[Pollymom]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

I agree with you. I hate when my hubby is on the phone all the time. I feel like he can't be in the here and now with me and the kids, he always has to be talking to someone....how annoying. (Sometimes I fantasize about smashing the phone to bits....LOL)

I have friends and relatives that constantly have to be texting too. It's really annoying. Can't they take the time to socialize with people? Or enjoy what's going on in front of them? I think it's kinda sad...

[parrishsky]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 4:21 PM

I have this same issue. My friend is constantly looking down at her lap whenever we go out to eat. She holds it in her hand constantly when we go out, never ever does it go into her purse. It does feel like she can not focus on "life", on what she is doing at the moment. Instead she's always connected. Probably why I detest Twitter so much.

My daughter's friend came to the dinner table once with hers and I had to tell her to put it away. I of course am the awful mom who has dinner table rules, oh well!

[evwsquared]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 4:57 PM

I have wanted to smash my husband's iPhone many, many times. He's checking his email, not talking on the phone and usually not texting, though. Or, he's looking up information on the internet that he just can't wait to look up later. It keeps him from being present with us.

[KTMOM]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 5:22 PM

I agree.  I do text some,  but not while I am sitting having a meal with someone,  or supposed to be paying attention to something important.  I have a friend who is TERRIBLE about texting and is always doing it.  I have even commented to her that it is rude,  but she doesn't get it.  The last two times we have gone out,  she has sat there with her phone in hand the WHOLE time!  Crazy!

[aurorabunny]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 10:10 PM

I agree 100%.  But I hate texting.  I don't do it unless absolutely necessary.

[v_clar]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 10:40 PM

While I have one friend that hates talking on the phone so we always text, it is an extremely rare thing for me to use my phone during meals or when we are having time as a family.

And don't get me started on some of the kids (yes it's usually the youngsters) in my classes at school. One young man who sits next to me in English, spends most of the class texting. Drives me crazy sometimes.

We actually had a speaker today who made a good point...I pay a lot of money to have this phone, but that does not mean I am reachable 24/7. When you start paying my bill - then and only then will I answer each and every phone call from you.

[irishcoffee]

Oct. 14, 2009 at 11:49 PM

I have texted.  Once.  I don't like it. 

[Zanjea]

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:54 AM

I couldn't agree with you more.  People are so RUDE!  How rude is it to be talking with someone and they pick up the phone and start texting someone else?  To me that sends the message that I am not as important as the person that is being texted.  I am amazed at how rude people can be!