Texting in Social Situations.

Recently I went to dinner with my mother. We happened to glance over and see two couples engaging in a double date. As both of the women sat quietly typing away on their iPads, the two men also insisted on typing on their iPhones. There was evidently no conversation between the four people. Ofcourse, there is the possibilty that they were texting each other, but that's highly doubted!

1. What are your thoughts on texting in social situations?

Texting is a way to communicate (obviously) and sometimes you want to talk to someone else that you aren't with at the moment. Your attention should not be completely focused on the phone as you have company around you, but it should be understood that you do have other people to talk to! 

2. Do you find it rude if you’re talking to somebody and they proceed to text continuously on their cell phone?
Now, there is always and exception to a rule. But, NOT this. When I'm talking to you, you should be looking at me. Unless you're typing everything I'm saying to you right now you should not be typing away to your friend. I mean, do I not deserve your undivided attention at this time?

                                     Victoria's Texting Etiquette !

Uno : If you are texting someone, let them know that you're out and around people. Just so you're able to answer their texts 10 minutes or so after they send it, without them getting mad.
Deux:  Do not have serious conversationg while texting. If you know for a fact that you wont be listening to the person as they speak, do not waste their time and their breathe talking to someone who isn't listening.
Three: Do not have serious conversations through text. Some things may come across and read differently than you intend. If something must be said, call them or wait to talk to them in person.
Quatre: Okay, it takes less that 20 seconds to cross the road. I'm PRETTY sure you can put off reading something on your phone or typing something for that amount of time. You may even save your life.
Cinq: Family time is family time! You're able to put away your phone to spend time with your family, that's not asking too much is it? Okay... for some people it is... but you could atleast TRY!

I am a blackberry addict myself. I've gotten my phone taken away by my parents, teachers and even my friends because I'm so attached to it. So, telling you guys all this is a learning experience for myself as well. I will TRY my best and do better :)

Live free bro ~
Victoriaaaaaa xo