How do you feel when you are out with someone with a friend or on a date and they continuously talk on the cell phone (constantly answering and taking calls)?
Does it make you feel ignored?
2007-01-12 00:55:41 · 34 answers · asked by K-E-G 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I know this is going to sound like a Dr. Suess ryme, but...not on a date, or on a train, nor in a theater or in a restaurant; not when I'm eating or having a night out with friends. The cell phone, iPod and computer have become the substitute for human contact and we're losing some of our humanity and social skills as a direct result...I'm not letting it happen to me! And if she wants to see me again, neither will my date!!
2007-01-12 01:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by wetdreamdiver 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely rude to talk on a cell phone on a date, or even answer it for that matter. I always turn my ringer off, then u can check missed calls after your date. If the person u are with can't go an hour without talking to his friends then that should be a red flag right there that u will be sharing alot of his attention with them.
2007-01-12 01:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is rude! I once got up and left a date because of it and when he called to ask why I left, I explained to him that it is rude to bring a virtual third party on a date. Unless you have kids or an elderly person that you are caring for and the other party knows this up front, you shouldn't be talking to anybody, but whoever you are sitting across from. Some things should just come as common sense.
2007-01-12 00:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by notnew2U 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I only take calls from the babysitter or my kids. I have my phone set to vibrate, so it doesn't disturb the whole room. I also excuse myself and say "I have to take this call, it's my kids" (usually whoever I'm out with will understand) and I keep it very brief and to the point of the call. I do not chat with anyone for any length of time on my cell during time out with someone. That's rude.
I've also had this happen to me, but there was a time I was visiting my mother's (about 2 hours drive for me) and she took a call from my sister (who lives about 30 min away) and just began chatting with her about nothing in particular. So I told my mom, "Well it looks like you're busy talking, I'll head out to Dad's house" She was quick to end the call and appologize for being rude.
2007-01-12 01:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It is very impolite to do so. The person should only answer those calls that are from immediate family members in case there is an emergency at home, or business calls, if the person works with the emergency services. Other callers can leave a message at the tone. BEEP.
2007-01-12 01:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by David G 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would not feel anything, because if I happened to be on a date with someone and they chose to talk on the phone to whomever, instead of paying attention to me, then the date would be over, he would take me home, or I'd take a cab. If I liked him, I might tell him to call me, because when he has a "free" evening, we might try it again, and if I really liked him, there would be a second date, if not, he would be HISTORY!!
2007-01-12 01:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lottalady 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't answer my cell phone when out with someone. If that person I'm out with does, I just look at them and then after that they wonder why I never answer my phone when they call me.
2007-01-12 00:58:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very rude. I pay extra for voice mail service on my phone so when I go into meetings..etc, I can turn my phone off confidently knowing that people who really need to get ahold of me can leave a message, & i will call them back when the time is right.
2007-01-12 01:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by No More 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I havent been on a date in a while but i do think its rude to do that. I use to turn off ringer and or the pager if thats what i had at the time. If the other person is giving me all her attention i feel that she deserves the same..
2007-01-12 01:35:38 · answer #9 · answered by justincase119 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it makes me feel ignored . i was out with a friend a couple of weeks back n thruout our whole shopping trip , she's on the phone ...n i feel going out with her is no different than when i went window shopping myself !!! So after that i dont really like going shopping with her lol .....
If need to get on or answer cell , finish it within like 5mins the most ...longer than that it gets really ignoring n that like including replying text msges. Unless its something important n u may wish to informed the person earlier shud this kinda of situation araised ! ..
sry abt such a longer answer but it hit the spot lol ...n i needed to get that outta my mind hehe ...
2007-01-12 01:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by Cassie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋