2. The Texting Cult: There is always at least one point in the night — a lull in the conversation, a pause between thoughts — when it gets really quiet, and you look around and realize that all your friends are busy texting. One person pulls out her iPhone while everyone else is looking at the dinner bill, and then someone else starts doing it, and before you know it, you're in the middle of the sacred circle of text. Resist the urge to choose some random person in your contacts to send a useless message to. Instead, pull out your phone and send a text to everyone at the table asking, "Should we order another drink?" It will make everyone laugh but also point out the silliness of the situation.
Excellent little article on text etiquette. Every accurate. I know someone who does each of these. Matty, you're #9.
It annoys me to no end when people whip out their phones during dinner (or wherever) and start texting or checking email. Rude, rude, rude. Not that I haven't done it before but I try really hard not to...since I hate it so much.
Ugh, I was hoping I would read this and feel really good I do none of the things on here; I pride myself on my good phone etiquette. But I totally do number 1. Does it count however, that I try to usually roll all the plans into one, or at least section off my evening?
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