Texting at dinner

[gdude30]

LOL. My sister did that at dinner once. I diddn't do anything though.

Alot of people do do it and it's a pain.

 

[gsdx]

I email and text, but I limit myself to whom I converse with and the priority of the message.

A lot of people don't, though. Their cell phone is the extent of the bubble they wrap themselves in and nothing and nobody exists beyond that bubble. I have seen people walk right into an intersection against a red light without even noticing cars screeching to a halt and horns blowing because they were so intent on pressing buttons on their cell phone.

Cell phone addiction is becoming like gambling and alcoholism. I wouldn't be surprised to the creation of Cell Phones Anonymous with its own 12-step programme.

 

[EwanSF]

Perhaps they're not rude.
Perhaps you're just incredibly boring.

Lex

Ahaha! Belter

Nobody is more important than the person receiving the texts; it's a sad reflection of today's egocentric society.

Oh for fuck sake! Can we have a bit less of the "moral dicline of society" patter please? We've never been any more or any less egocentric than we have for decades now, the advent of mass telecoms use hasn't changed us. Yet there are always those that whinge that something, anything is indicative of the downward spiral of our crappy civilisation. Gies peace.

 

[Fucker29]

Ahaha! Belter







Oh for fuck sake! Can we have a bit less of the "moral dicline of society" patter please? We've never been any more or any less egocentric than we have for decades now, the advent of mass telecoms use hasn't changed us. Yet there are always those that whinge that something, anything is indicative of the downward spiral of our crappy civilisation. Gies peace.

lol That's true. Besides, if nothing was more important than the person you're with...wouldn't that be equally as egotistical?

 

[just_mills]

I am texting right now.

 

[Fucker29]

I am texting right now.

BLASPHEMOUS BASTARD!!!

 

[just_mills]

Buuut... are you at dinner?

Of course..

 

[teadrinker]

The trouble with texting in company is that you give the strong impression that the people you are with are not important enough to be given your full attention. So if its a company of friends, and a special occasion, I'd say inexcusably rude. If it's just a casual get-together, it probably doesn't matter.

-T.

 

[Alpha1851]

I find that it is INCREDIBLY rude to use a cell phone for whatever reason at the dinner table. If you are that important and need to be in contact with whoever - stay at the office. Otherwise, just turn it off and enjoy the company you are with. And there is no reason, unless the babysitter just called with an emergency at the house, to be on the phone - and even then - excuse yourself to the lobby.

Cell phones have become the bane of society and manners in general. I know that we are not getting rid of them, but people just need to be more considerate of those around them when using them.

B/c we'd never be able to leave the office.

I'm a habitual cell phone user. I text and talk when I'm shopping, when I'm eating, when I'm driving (not texting), when I'm walking, when I'm doing most anything. I have a pocket pc for that reason. I believe I'm polite enough about it, and usually, most of the people I'm w/ have their phones out too.

For those of you who are complaining about it, well, there are a few things in life that bug me as well. It's annoying when an older person walks slow, and I'm stuck walking behind them. Why won't they just get out of the way? It's annoying when two people stop to chat in the middle of the grocery aisle. Why don't they leave the store if they want to chit chat? It's annoying when someone has a huge buggy load of items, and I'm stuck behind them w/ one item. Why don't they get in a different lane? It's annoying when I'm eating at a restaurant and a nearby couple insists on making out. Why can't they do that in private? It's annoying when I'm at the park and there's a smoker nearby. Why can't they just smoke at their own house? It's annoying when I'm anywhere and children are near. Can't the parents leave their kids at home? It's annoying when I'm at the movies, and the people near me are talking. Can't they shut the fuck up? Turn your hearing aid up if you can't hear each other whispering. It's annoying when parents have those huge baby strollers in the mall. Again, can't they leave the kids at home? It's annoying when I'm on a plane, and the person next to me is taking up my seat and his. Hello, it's called economy class for a reason. It's annoying when I'm at a restaurant, and the girl next to our table is drunk. Uh, I don't wanna deal w/ that. It's annoying when the group next to us talks very loudly to where you can't possibly drown them out. I don't want to hear how they feel about the President, or the economy, or sex. Haven't they heard of using their inside voice? It's annoying when a couple starts fighting in public. Why can't they do that at home? It's annoying when someone drives slowly. Am I the only who understands that the left lane is for faster moving vehicles? And it's annoying when people give me dirty looks, or gripe about my phone usage. Don't they realize that they have annoying habits too, that I keep to myself?

 

[Alpha1851]

And it's annoying when someone stops in the middle of the street to answer their mobile 'phone and gives ME the filthy look when I plough into the back them with my Mother in her wheelchair - can't they just leave their 'phone at home?

Well, that was my point. We all do things that annoy one another. That's life.

 

[G-Lexington]

>>>The trouble with texting in company is that you give the strong impression that the people you are with are not important enough to be given your full attention.

As does looking around the room.
Or watching the TVs near the bar.
Or reading the drink menu.

People are gonna do it. May as well get over it. Or just stop going to meals with people who do it. Best get used to eating alone, then. In which case you might want to bring along something to amuse you. Such as...I dunno. Maybe a cell phone.

Lex

 

[Jory]

It doesn't bother me, unless we're talking and get interrupted. Otherwise, it's none of my business.

Because it's rude If you are out with friends or on a date you are there because they enjoy your company to see you texting someone it tell the other person that you are not having a good time I always turn of my phone and if I feel that I need to check any message I excuse go to the Men's room and take care of it there

 

[Jayden]

I would've been like...

"Look bitch! Are you on a dinner date with me or what? Don't make me shove your fucking cell phone up your ass... I know you'll love the vibration up there, but don't force me!!"

LOL, Maybe thats what they want.

 

[just_mills]

During my lunch break today, I was texting whilst walking through the city, and I thought of this thread.

Good times!

 

[rareboy]

Bringing your cellphone out at dinner is the height of rudeness.

Was everyone raised without manners and common sense?

 

[theatreboi]

I have a friend whom I have lived with for 3 years now. We eat dinner and lunch together fairly regularly. It is inevitable that he answers his phone or calls someone during the meal. I find it extremely rude and tell him so at the time. He has yet to curb the habit. It's usually his long-term long-distance girlfriend, or his mother. I won't answer my phone while eating unless it's my parents, to tell them i'm busy, or someone i was supposed to meet with for the meal.

 

[JUB]

I text sometimes at dinner but its usually when no one is talkn to me or when no one is looking

 

[gmoney]

I think it's very rude. I know the younger generation has pretty much grown up with these devices and don't see it as a big deal. Basically, you're telling the person/persons you're with that you're more interested in you're phone partner than the current company you're keeping.

 

[just_mills]

If I ever meet some of you lot, I am going to text during dinner, JUST to piss you off!

 

[treanir]

One text is fine and I'm guilty of sending the odd text back to a friend (usually 'can't help you now, having dinner') when I've forgotten to turn it off, but if you're on the phone all the time that's rude. And I'll ask you point-blank if whatever's on the screen's more interesting than me. (though in a playful manner)