| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/6/2008 7:15:44 PM |  .... I have the exact opposite problem! My dog is a thief. He steals keys, phones and anything that has been in your hand that he sees you with often. Right now, my phone is somewhere out in the back yard, with a dead battery (I've tried to call my number with another phone, yes) and with all the rain/snow in the past couple of weeks, I doubt that when I find it, it will work! Warranty, time... again! I'm not all that attached to my phone, and don't understand people that are on it 24/7. Then again, this may be why I have a very slowwww social life......... LOL! | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/6/2008 7:20:47 PM | And to think, you're lead pic shows you one the phone.
I had a phone call ruin a break up once. Aside from that, it hasn't been a problem. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/6/2008 7:55:34 PM |
The world was better off before cell phones.
Was it? No doubting or arguing about the convenience of them...or about how annoying they can be..
Ten years ago if we broke down or ran out of gas we walked to the nearest payphone (remember them?). If we were a single parent we excused ourselves several times during a date to get to a pay phone to check on our kids. Was that considered rude?
Cell phones are not rude or annoying...it's the people who use them improperly that are. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/6/2008 8:12:09 PM | I think cell phones are great, the problem is cell phone abusers! Yes, I said abuse as in addiction, they can't seem to function without one on their ear and now they have blue tooth!! Now they don't even have to hold them.
Thank goodness I only had to deal with one date that constantly answered his phone, I didn't go out with him again. When he asked for the second date, I asked "are you bringing you're cell phone?" he said "of course", I replied "well, then of course my answer is no" and hung up.
If you have to drive slower or even on the shoulder off the road, ask the clerk ringing up your groceries to “hang on a sec” (with people waiting behind you) or yell into the cell over the lunch crowd at Applebee’s then HANG UP YOUR DAMN PHONE and acknowledge the rest of the world around you.
Cell phones are not rude, cell phone abusers are rude. OK, I feel better now. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 1:26:57 PM |
I had a phone call ruin a break up once. Aside from that, it hasn't been a problem.
I just gotta ask...
I can understand a call CAUSING a break up, how in the world did one RUIN a break up??? | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 6:37:53 PM |
I just gotta ask...
I can understand a call CAUSING a break up, how in the world did one RUIN a break up???
In my case I called to leave some information she needed but I forgot to tell her before I split. I phoned before she got off work expecting her answering service and got her instead. I ended up wasting another month with her. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 6:39:45 PM | yeah i can't stand it when people are constantly texting
and its people who arn't even that important...
people getting of the toilet to get a new message... i hate it.
only do that when its calls from jail | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 7:43:00 PM | | Yes. I had an ex boyfriend who used to text constantly, in the bathroom at my place, at home, in the car, at restaurants, etc. It caused a problem in the relationship, and of course, we're not together anymore. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 7:50:16 PM |
Has cellphone usage ever affected your relationship or even ruined a date?~ naughtical
> Cellphones? I don't associate with people who use them. I don't go out with anyone who uses them, and I made that plain in my profile.
> My relationships won't suffer because of anyone using them, because if I see someone bringing one out of their handbag or whatever, I'll walk away and won't come back. End of story.
> Just to be clear, you see.
> Peter. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 11:37:09 PM | | For those of you who don't associate themselves with people with cell phones ... Some of us have children who have to respond to (both of my children have cell phones so they can get a hold of me at any time if necessary), I own my own business so I will not look at my phone unless I trigger my phone to advise it is an emergency, I have elderly parents that have a "first response" to my cell phone ... no I never ever answer or respond unless necessary ... but there are priorities. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 11:41:08 PM | RE: First post.
Ya, I used to be hardwired to my own cellphone. I dont own one anymore. It wasnt any woman that made me give it up though. I just realized that my internet connection served just about the same service as my phone. I mean I couldnt respond right away unless I had access to a computer but I was never one of those people who needed to respond right away. I screened every call I got. Hahaha. Anyways, I used the internet for many other things besides keeping in touch so decided to quit wasting my money on the cellphone. Thus here I am.
But to stay on topic, there WERE women who were annoyed with my constant texting and talking. Said they felt "left out" or "ignored". Generally I just ignored those comments. ^_^ | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/7/2008 11:47:04 PM | The great cell phone war of 2008 is on. I will say this, I Carrie Bradshaw do not have a cell phone. I know, in this day and age for a woman to not have a cell phone. But really, I do not need one so why should I have one? Just because everyone else does and I want to be like the cool kids?
I have nothing against cell phones or people who use them. Some people need them for their jobs, have kids etc.
But my only problem are the rude cell phone people. You see them everywhere here. Their cell goes off during a movie, they walk around the mall bumping into people and not paying attention to where they are going and screaming into their phone. I have never understood why so many people raise their voice when they talk on a cell phone. Is it because the phone is smaller so they think they need to talk louder? Or is it because they want people to know they are part of the cool kid club and have a cell phone?
I know people who are on their cell phone all the time. It does not matter who they are with or what they are doing. They make calls and take calls that are not important. It makes the person they are with feel as they are not important.
I can understand having to take a call but there is a difference between that and never putting the darn thing down.
~Carrie | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 12:10:43 AM | If the conversation doesn't occur before it happens, it will happen directly after.
In this conversation I tell them that unless it is an absolute emergency that I take it as a disrespect to me to answer a call while out with me. This specifically applies to things like meals, out for coffee and stuff like that. There are sometimes negotiations in some cases but when it comes to the above things, that is my absolute bottom line. For instance of negotiations, I have been on road trips with significant others or long time dates where phone calls were cool. As long as they were not 30 min calls. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 12:21:31 AM | I have a shared plan with my teenage daughter. Last bill her phone=1756 text msg's 375 minutes local minutes(not including the after 9pm minutes)
My phone = one text msg. 4 minutes local calling time. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 3:26:58 AM |
My relationships won't suffer because of anyone using them, because if I see someone bringing one out of their handbag or whatever, I'll walk away and won't come back. End of story.
Wow, that's a pretty bad reason to rule someone out. My phone is also my PDA and it is also my only phone. If I have mine out it's most likely because I was doing something on it (writing a story, working on a spreadsheet, or even looking something up on the internet). I very rarely use it to talk and when I do conversations are short. If my phone rings (which is uncommon) I will check to make sure it isn't important. If I think it could be then I tell the person I'm with and then answer it. Right now I could even walk out in the middle of a date with no notice if my phone rings... I'm trying to go on with my life and keep myself distracted but if my father calls then odds are high I'm going to have to go to the hospital immediately.
As a single woman I find a cell phone to be a must. If I am out alone I always feel safer knowing that I can pick it up and dial 911. When I walk into my empty house if something is wrong I don't have to find a neighbor that is up or home. If I'm out meeting a new person I have a way to contact them if I'm running late or if they're running late or if we just can't find each other. I did have one date go wrong when the guy went to the wrong spot (miscommunication... didn't know there was a second Starbucks in the same general location) and I couldn't find out where he was because he didn't have a phone. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 4:17:06 AM |
Have you ever felt like saying that to someone? Ever felt like making them choose? Ever been asked to choose?
Cell phones are such a part of our lives anymore, we don't go anywhere without them. They are handy and convenient. However, some people seem to feel the need to talk on them CONSTANTLY, have you ever felt neglected because of this? I, personally, think if I am with someone, I should take priority...not the person who called (excluding emergencies or job related calls).
Has cell phone usage ever affected your relationship or even ruined a date?
EDIT: Ooops...I better make it plain that I am not talking about my guy before he sees this.
Call people it on it (No pun intended)
Using your cell phone at inappropriate times is rude.
People do rude things until people let them know they are being rude.
If they continue to do rude things after that....then they aren't that into you... | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 4:19:55 AM | The question wasn't --Cell phones...love 'em or hate 'em?
Cell phones have a place in our world for a variety of reasons...it's a tool, like a computer and the internet. The problem lies with the user. Some people are inconsiderate, and I'm willing to bet that it extends to other areas of their life.
For me, a cell phone fits well into my lifestyle, like it or not, it's a fact, and I wouldn't give it up to placate somebody who "hates" them. That being said, I was raised to comport myself in a way that is respectful and considerate of others. There is NO excuse for poor manners and good manners are NEVER out of style.
The date was rude. Period. I would have said, with a smile, something along the lines of:
I'm sorry for interupting your life with this date. I'll show myself to the door thank you. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 4:32:11 AM | | I was out with some friends just last week, and one of them kept getting and making phone calls, so I called him (he was right across the table) and asked him to join us for some fun. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 4:39:36 AM | Well, I have a cell... other than the occasional outgoing call, I got it mainly for my aging parents (mid-70's) in case something happens (my dad's had two angioplaties in the last year & 1/2) and they need to get in touch with me. Pretty much my family and the "GF" (if I had one now) get the number, and my boss at work has it with the understanding its *only* for dire emergencies.
However, I understand the OP... nothing to me is more annoying than the people who are always talking with the bluetooth headset in their ear - always gives me the feeling they are at the "beck and call" of *everyone* in their lives with the exception of themselves. If I'm with someone and the phone rings, I'll probably *look* at the display and see who it is, but unless its my parents (which could be a medical emergency) chances are its getting ignored and going to voice mail. Common courtesy, the person I am *with* is of a higher importance than someone on the other end of a phone for the most part (again, barring a family emergency). | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 4:55:54 AM | No for me but I've had some ladies blow theirselfs out of the lineup with it.
4 stringers ~ Why don't you just wait here ~ I'll be back ~ dar | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 5:45:50 AM | cell phones are very comfortable if you know HOW TO USE them.
in private life, you don't have to be non-stop available....
many people think they should, and they stress each other....
when somebody salls, can leave a message if urgent.
for example:
1. I go for a day-trip to the mountain. I want to relax. Switch out from usual busy daily world. I don't answer any calls, only check if I am back to the city.
2.also, it can happen I want a quiet evening. I switch out the phone and only switch it on next day.
bottom line, cell phone is a tool that you use, but you are free to limit when you use it!
maybe diferent approach from the youngest generation who grew up on cell phones | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 6:02:56 AM |
bottom line, cell phone is a tool that you use, but you are free to limit when you use it!
Exactly. I keep trying to explain this to people when they use the excuse of "I don't want people to be able to reach me whenever they want" as a reason for not having one. There is no reason you have to treat it any differently than a land line. If you don't want to talk on the phone then don't answer it. Turn it off. You used to miss calls when you left the house, it's really no different. | |
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| It's the cell phone or me !!!
Posted: 1/8/2008 6:10:43 AM | | I don't think its inecurity, but if you are supposed to be out on a date spending time with a person, then you should not be taking numerous phone calls (emergencies, of course, are different) | |
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